What are the effects and functions of Astragalus

Some friends who have studied medicine may be familiar with Astragalus, because it is a very common Chinese medicinal material. It plays a great role in treating and preventing diseases. However, with the continuous progress of society, people only take Chinese patent medicines containing traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, even if people see the name Astragalus, many people may still not understand it. So, what are the effects and functions of Astragalus?

Astragalus has significant nutritional, health and beauty effects. Regular use can moisturize the skin, beautify the complexion, regulate qi and blood, and soothe emotions. Astragalus is good at nourishing the defensive Qi of the muscles and surface. For example, for symptoms such as weak spleen and dysfunction of transportation and transformation, which result in pale or sallow complexion, fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, Astragalus is a good medicine for nourishing the spleen and is often used. It can be decocted alone or boiled into a paste for consumption.

Modern medical research shows that Astragalus can enhance the body's immune function, protect the liver, have diuretic, anti-aging, anti-stress, lower blood pressure and a wide range of antibacterial effects. It can eliminate proteinuria in experimental nephritis, enhance myocardial contractility, and regulate blood sugar levels.

There are many ways to consume Astragalus, but because it is a medicine, it is best to choose according to your own situation when using it. Because everyone's body system is different, the usage and dosage need to vary from person to person. There are many ways to consume it, mainly including the following:

1. Use about 30 grams of Astragalus every day and take it after decocting in water. Or boil it in water and drink it as tea. Use 30 grams of astragalus and 15 grams of wolfberry, decoct in water and take. It is more effective for people with weak qi and blood.

2. Take about 50 grams of astragalus, boil it into a soup, and use the decoction to cook rice or porridge. It will become astragalus rice or astragalus porridge, which is also very beneficial.

3. Some people like to add some astragalus when roasting meat, chicken or duck to increase the nourishing effect, and the effect is also good.

After reading the above introduction, everyone has more or less gained some knowledge about the efficacy and functions of Astragalus. In fact, putting Astragalus into soup in daily life has a good effect of nourishing the body, but everyone needs to know clearly whether they can eat Astragalus and how much to eat.