The role and efficacy of Astragalus

The Chinese medicine Astragalus belongs to a type of traditional Chinese medicine. Astragalus has many functions and effects. Because this medicine is a third-level protected plant in my country, it is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu and other places. The Chinese medicine Astragalus belongs to the leguminous plant and has a very good effect in replenishing qi. Let us learn more about this Chinese medicine.

When understanding the effects and functions of Astragalus, we need to know that Astragalus contains a lot of sucrose, polysaccharides, saponins, folic acid and selenium, various amino acids, zinc, copper and other trace elements. Therefore, when using Astragalus, it is inevitable that we must have some understanding of this.

Astragalus is the most basic herb in traditional Chinese medicine for improving the immunity of the lungs and respiratory system. It can be used for sweating caused by low immunity. It can also be used to replenish qi and enhance spleen function and low metabolic capacity;

Astragalus is a replenisher of Qi. For example, lack of energy in speaking, walking, and pale complexion are all manifestations of spleen and lung Qi deficiency. Astragalus can replenish the qi of the whole body. For example, Astragalus can be used for qi deficiency in the upper body, and it can also be used for qi deficiency in the lower body.

When used raw, Astragalus has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, detoxifying, and promoting tissue regeneration. It is suitable for symptoms such as spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, carbuncles that do not ulcerate or ulcers that do not heal for a long time. Honey-roasted Astragalus has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and benefiting the middle. It is suitable for internal injuries, fatigue, spleen deficiency, diarrhea, qi deficiency, blood deficiency, and qi deficiency.

Astragalus has the effects of reducing blood viscosity, reducing thrombosis, lowering blood pressure, protecting the heart, regulating blood sugar bidirectionally, resisting free radical damage, anti-aging, anti-hypoxia, anti-tumor, and enhancing the body's immunity. It can be used to treat heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and other diseases. Astragalus can also dilate blood vessels, improve skin blood circulation and nutritional status, so it is effective for chronic ulcers that do not heal for a long time. It can also eliminate proteinuria in patients with nephritis, protect the liver and prevent the reduction of liver glycogen.

After reading the above introduction about the effects and functions of Astragalus, we understand that Astragalus is a very precious Chinese medicinal material. It can not only help people treat many diseases, but also increase people’s body immunity and resistance. I hope we can learn more about this knowledge.