What are the effects and functions of Astragalus membranaceus

In people's daily lives, many factors can cause some special conditions in the human body, especially for people with poor physical fitness. When some health problems arise, people will choose to eat some food to regulate their own conditions. Astragalus membranaceus is a food that has many benefits and nutritional value to the human body. So, what are the effects and functions of Astragalus membranaceus?

First, what are the effects and functions of Astragalus membranaceus? It is used for fatigue due to qi deficiency, loose stools due to poor appetite, sinking of qi in the middle, prolapse of the anus due to long-term diarrhea, bloody stool and metrorrhagia, spontaneous sweating due to superficial deficiency, edema due to qi deficiency, carbuncle that is difficult to heal, carbuncle that does not heal after a long time, impotence and jaundice due to blood deficiency, internal heat and thirst; proteinuria due to chronic nephritis, and diabetes. Honey-processed Astragalus replenishes Qi and nourishes the middle. Used for qi deficiency, fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools. Usage and dosage: 9-30g. Store in a ventilated and dry place, moisture-proof and moth-proof. Introduction to Astragalus Astragalus is known as "the best of all qi-replenishing medicines". It is a precious Chinese medicinal material and also one of the most commonly used Chinese medicinal materials. The Chinese name Huang Qi means "yellow leader," referring to the yellow color of the root and its important tonic properties. The Astragalus listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia is the dried root of the Leguminosae plants Astragalus mongolica or Astragalus membranaceus.

Second, Astragalus is slightly warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of replenishing Qi and strengthening the exterior, stopping sweat and detoxifying, promoting tissue regeneration, promoting diuresis, and reducing swelling. It is used to treat fatigue due to qi deficiency, sinking of qi in the middle, prolapse of the anus due to long-term diarrhea, bloody stool and metrorrhagia, spontaneous sweating due to superficial deficiency, carbuncles that are difficult to heal, long-term ulcers that do not heal, blood deficiency and sallow complexion, internal heat and thirst, chronic nephritis, proteinuria, diabetes, etc. Roasted Astragalus membranaceus can replenish Qi and nourish the middle, while raw Astragalus membranaceus can strengthen the exterior and support sores. Astragalus and ginseng are both good medicines for replenishing qi, but ginseng focuses more on replenishing vital energy and restoring yang. It is often used in emergencies such as collapse and shock, with better results. Astragalus is mainly used to replenish deficiency and is often used for people with long-term physical weakness, weak speech, and thin and weak pulse. Astragalus is nourishing but not greasy. Its effect will be better if it is combined with other tonic herbs such as ginseng and codonopsis.

What are the effects and functions of Radix Astragali? Astragalus can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be used with peony, licorice, cinnamon twig, ginger, maltose and other medicines to treat spleen and stomach deficiency and cold, chronic enteritis, gastritis, diarrhea and other symptoms; it can be used with Cimicifuga, licorice, Angelica, ginseng, Bupleurum and other medicines to treat visceral prolapse, rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse and other symptoms; it can be used with Poria, Cuscuta, Atractylodes, Angelica and other medicines to treat gynecological diseases; it can be used with Saposhnikovia, Ephedra root, and Floating wheat to treat colds caused by deficiency of the exterior in the elderly and the weak. Because Astragalus has the effects of replenishing qi, promoting diuresis, and reducing swelling, it is a good medicine for treating acute and chronic gastritis when used in combination with Poria cocos, Coix seed, and Stephania tetrandra. Because Astragalus has the function of expelling toxins and promoting tissue regeneration, it is often used to treat diseases such as furuncle and chronic appendicitis. Modern medical research shows that Astragalus contains a variety of antibacterial active ingredients and can enhance the body's immune function, so it can also be used to prevent the occurrence of certain infectious diseases. Whether from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine or modern medical observation, Astragalus is a good medicine. Therefore, people have had the habit of taking astragalus in winter to make nourishing and strengthening foods since ancient times.