Raw Astragalus pictures

There are many Chinese herbal medicines in our country, most of them can have effective effects on the body, and there are almost no side effects. Scutellaria baicalensis is one of the Chinese herbal medicines. It is a plant. Many tonic medicines that people take now contain ingredients such as Scutellaria baicalensis. Raw Astragalus is a type of Scutellaria baicalensis. So, what is the difference between Scutellaria baicalensis and raw Astragalus?

Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Astragalus membranaceus. Perennial herb, 50-100 cm tall. The main stem is thick, woody, often branched, and grayish white. The stem is upright, with many branches at the top, fine ridges, and covered with milky white soft hairs. Perennial herb, 50-100 cm tall. It is produced in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shanxi Province, Gansu Province, Heilongjiang Province and other places.

The scutellaria baicalensis used in general health care or treatment refers to raw astragalus, one of the commonly used Chinese medicines, which is the root of the legume plant Mongolian Scutellaria baicalensis or Membrane Scutellaria baicalensis. The main production areas are Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shanxi Province, Heilongjiang Province and other places in my country. It is harvested in autumn and spring, the two root heads are removed, dried, cut into slices and used raw. It is mainly made into Chinese medicinal materials and adjusted into traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. Nowadays, Astragalus extract is also used to make industrial Chinese medicine preparations for oral administration or intravenous drip.

difference:

1. Raw Astragalus can replenish Qi and blood. For example, lack of energy in speaking, lack of energy in walking, and pale complexion are all manifestations of spleen and lung Qi deficiency. Raw Astragalus can replenish the qi of the whole body. For example, raw Astragalus can be used for qi deficiency in the upper body, and it can also be used for qi deficiency in the lower body. Raw Astragalus has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting dampness and reducing swelling, detoxifying and removing toxins. It is suitable for symptoms such as night sweats, blood stasis, edema, carbuncles that do not ulcerate or ulcers that do not heal for a long time.

2. Cooked Scutellaria baicalensis is made from the traditional Chinese medicine Scutellaria baicalensis. It is made by cutting raw Astragalus into slices and adding pure honey. The Chinese medicine processing is relatively rough and labor-intensive. Roasted Astragalus is good at replenishing Qi and blood. It is suitable for lung deficiency, chest tightness and shortness of breath, Qi deficiency and blood deficiency, and Qi deficiency and constipation. Doctors often use it for patients with "sinking of middle Qi and loose internal organs."

Roasted Astragalus focuses on replenishing Qi and blood and generating Yang. It is the most widely used product among all the processed products of Scutellaria baicalensis. Due to the large clinical demand for Chinese medicinal materials, the research on Chinese medicine processing is particularly valued. There are many research reports on the improvement of traditional methods, Chinese medicine processing temperature, Chinese medicine processing time, the amount of auxiliary materials used, and product quality inspection.

Huangqi Jianzhong Decoction

Effect: This prescription uses Scutellaria baicalensis, red dates, and licorice to strengthen the spleen and nourish blood, cinnamon twigs and ginger slices to warm the yang and dispel cold, red peony root can relieve pain, and maltose can strengthen the spleen and relieve urgency. It is used for qi deficiency, internal cold, abdominal cramps and pain, preference for warmth and comfort, night sweats, and weak pulse.

Raw materials: 15 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 10 red dates, 15 grams of red peony root, 10 grams each of cinnamon twig, ginger slices and licorice, and 50 grams of maltose.

Preparation method: Boil six kinds of ingredients including Scutellaria baicalensis in water to extract juice, add maltose and wait for it to melt before consuming.