The famous "cancer-free village" actually relies on this to fight cancer

Recently, CCTV broadcast a program called "Chinese Medicine". The program introduced a "cancer-free village" - Tonglu, Zhejiang. Tonglu is the longevity town of China, among which Shishe Village in Tonglu County is a famous cancer-free village. During the past 20 to 30 years when cancer was prevalent in China, not a single villager here was diagnosed with cancer.

Wei Wei, a spleen and stomach disease expert from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, came to this village to look for the secret to staying away from cancer. He found that the villagers here are very good at using a kind of Chinese herbal medicine to maintain health, prevent diseases and prolong life. This medicinal herb is - Astragalus!

Astragalus: A cancer-preventing food to keep in your kitchen

In the cancer-free village of Tonglu, Zhejiang, naturally grown Astragalus can be seen everywhere. According to CCTV's "China Medicine" report, the villagers here usually dig it up, dry it, and soak it in water to drink.

There is a popular saying among the people: "Drinking Astragalus soup regularly can prevent diseases and maintain health." It means that regularly drinking Astragalus soup or soaking it in water instead of tea has a good effect in preventing diseases and maintaining health.

According to records, in ancient times, Astragalus had a very noble status and only "honored people" could enjoy it. In the past, poor people could only eat coarse meals.

According to Chinese medicine cancer experts, astragalus should be an anti-cancer food that is always available in the kitchen. Astragaloside methylamine in Astragalus can stop the growth of malignant cancer cells, can make some cancer cells "turn over a new leaf" and become normal cells, and can also reduce the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

When it comes to the benefits of Astragalus, there are many to say:

1. Tonify Qi: In ancient times, those "honorable people" had prominent status and wealthy family background, but they lived a life of luxury, did not work and pursued a comfortable life, which led to a big belly and shortness of breath, so they needed to replenish Qi. They often consumed Astragalus to replenish Qi.

2. Improve immunity: The reason why Astragalus can prevent cancer is closely related to its ability to improve the body's resistance. According to traditional Chinese medicine, Astragalus has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, and improving the body's resistance. You can soak Astragalus in water to drink, or stew it with chicken to make soup.

3. Helps prevent diabetes: A study published by Wuhan University Zhongnan Hospital showed that astragalus can help prevent diabetes. Studies have found that polysaccharides in Astragalus can inhibit the expression and activity of diabetic proteins, thereby playing a good role in preventing diabetes and sensitizing insulin.

In addition, modern medical research shows that Astragalus also has liver protection, diuretic, anti-aging, anti-stress, and blood pressure lowering effects. Astragalus can not only dilate coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and enhance immune function, but also slow down the process of cell aging.

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1. Astragalus and Angelica Tea – Anti-cancer and Blood Tonifying

There are many ways to use Astragalus, the simplest way is to soak it in water and drink it. Use 10 grams of Astragalus and 2 grams of Angelica to make tea. This method of drinking is simple and easy to operate, and can help prevent cancer and nourish qi and blood.

2. Beef stew with Astragalus root – good for brain and intelligence

Take 9 grams of Astragalus, 15 grams of Gastrodia elata, 400 grams of beef tendon, 3 slices of ginger, and 4 cups of water. First, wash the beef shank in boiling water with large slices of ginger. Put all the ingredients into the stewing pot, cover it, stew it over high heat for 15 minutes, then simmer it over low heat for 2 hours. Season with a little salt before serving. It can improve brain function, replenish qi and dispel wind.

3. Chicken stewed with Astragalus: a good choice for replenishing Qi

Take 30 grams of Astragalus and a young chicken. After cleaning the chicken, wrap the Astragalus with gauze and stuff it into the chicken's belly. Then add 5 dates and a few slices of ginger. Tie the chicken's belly tightly with thread again. Put it in a casserole and boil it over high heat. Then switch to low heat and simmer until the chicken is tender. The chicken stewed in this way is not only delicious, but also has a particularly good effect in replenishing qi.

4. Huangqi Wuren Decoction – Prevents constipation

Many people have suffered from constipation, which is most common among the elderly. Take 30 grams of Astragalus, 12 grams of peach kernel, 12 grams of apricot kernel, 15 grams of Prunus mume kernel, 15 grams of cypress kernel, and 15 grams of pine nut kernel. Decoction in water, one dose per day, it replenishes Qi, moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements. It is very effective and very suitable for constipation caused by Qi deficiency in the elderly. You may wish to give it a try.

5. Astragalus stewed pork tripe – strengthen the body

Take appropriate amounts of carrots and yam, a pig's stomach, and about 10 grams of astragalus. Carrots, yam and pork tripe, which are good for the stomach, are paired with astragalus, a traditional Chinese medicine that nourishes the spleen and replenishes qi. They can not only increase nutrition, but also have the effect of replenishing weak and plump muscles. Therefore, those who hope to build strong muscles can drink this soup in moderation.

6. Huangqi Danshen Drink – Activates blood circulation and clears meridians

Professor Zhang Minzhou, deputy director of the Heart Center of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specially recommended a medicinal diet that can prevent restenosis after coronary heart disease intervention - Astragalus and Salvia miltiorrhiza Drink. You need 15 grams each of astragalus and salvia miltiorrhiza, 10 grams of red dates, and 10 grams of wolfberry. In addition to these 4 ingredients, you can also consult a Chinese medicine doctor to add other Chinese medicinal materials according to your physical condition. After washing all the ingredients, add 1000 ml of water, bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes, then filter the residue and drink.