The efficacy and function of Astragalus tea

Astragalus is a traditional Chinese medicine that can replenish qi. It is usually brewed with other traditional Chinese medicines to make tea for interaction, and it has many benefits for health. Astragalus can be used to make tea or added to food to make medicinal food. The amount of Astragalus used to make tea and medicinal food is different. Astragalus tea is not suitable for everyone, especially women during pregnancy should be especially careful not to consume Astragalus.

The efficacy of Astragalus tea

The main effect of Astragalus is to tonify the middle and replenish Qi. After taking it, it can not only treat the condition of Qi deficiency in the body, but also has the effects of preventing colds and beautifying the skin. It is a nourishing medicinal material that many people like very much. Astragalus has been used in China for more than 2,000 years and is loved by many Chinese people.

Taboos of drinking Astragalus soaked in water

Many people like to take Astragalus membranaceus soaked in water in daily life. In particular, many women like to soak Astragalus membranaceus with red dates and wolfberries. This will not only enhance physical fitness, but also make the complexion better and better. However, the amount of Astragalus used each time should not exceed 15 grams, and it should be taken in two or three times to avoid overdose. If Astragalus is used in excess, the patient may experience dizziness, poor sleep quality, red cheeks, irritability, etc.

In addition, the amount of Astragalus used for soaking in water and cooking porridge is different. If it is soaking in water, it is 15 grams as mentioned above. If it is cooking porridge, it is best to use about 50 grams. In fact, whether you are making porridge or soaking in water, the amount of Astragalus used is clearly regulated, so don't exceed the amount!

People who should not drink Astragalus soaked water

Astragalus is a natural Chinese medicinal material. Common ways of using it are soaking in water, making porridge and boiling soup. Although Astragalus and ginseng have the same effects, their prices differ greatly, so most people prefer to choose Astragalus as a daily health-care ingredient. However, it should be noted that Astragalus is not suitable for daily use, and not everyone can drink it. The details are as follows:

1. If you are a patient with kidney yin deficiency, damp heat, or severe heat toxicity, do not take Astragalus membranaceus in water, because it will not only fail to restore your health, but will aggravate your condition. If this type of patient wants to restore health, they should soak Coptis chinensis, Rhubarb, Patrinia jasminoides and Gardenia jasminoides in water and drink it, and never choose Astragalus membranaceus.

2. If the patient suffers from pulmonary tuberculosis, the main symptoms are coughing up blood, dry mouth and fever, then we do not recommend drinking Astragalus alone. It is necessary to match it with appropriate Chinese medicine according to the specific situation.

3. Women who are menstruating cannot take Astragalus water, otherwise it will have adverse effects on menstruation and the body.

4. Patients with cold and fever should not take Astragalus, as it is not conducive to reducing fever;

5. Women who are pregnant should also pay special attention when taking Astragalus, because it is likely to cause miscarriage and cause harm to the fetus and pregnant woman, especially expectant mothers in the late pregnancy need special attention. If a pregnant woman accidentally uses Astragalus, it may lead to a decrease in amniotic fluid in the body, which may increase the duration of labor and increase the risk to the fetus.