Are Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus membranaceus the same?

As we all know, Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus membranaceus belong to the same herb, and are also medicinal materials with high nutritional value. Many people always say that Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus membranaceus are two different types in essence and many aspects, but many people still don’t understand the specific differences, so they cannot use these two medicinal materials well. So, are Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus membranaceus the same?

Astragalus is a common Qi-tonifying medicine in daily life. It has the following functions: First, it tonifies Qi and raises Yang. It is used for rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, metrorrhagia, dizziness and fatigue caused by Qi deficiency, and is often used together with Cimicifuga heracleifolia and Bupleurum chinense.

The second is to consolidate the exterior and restrain sweat. It is mostly used for spontaneous sweating caused by physical weakness. If the exterior Qi is not solid and the patient is suffering from wind-cold and sweating, use Astragalus combined with Atractylodes macrocephala and Saposhnikovia divaricata to treat it. It will be effective if taken for a long time.

The third is to support the sores and drain the pus. It is used for sores that have not ulcerated for a long time and have sunken inwards, and has the effect of promoting ulceration and limiting the localization. It is used to treat ulcers that have not healed for a long time. It has the effect of promoting tissue regeneration and healing. It is often used in combination with honeysuckle, soapberry, and plantain.

Fourth, it has diuretic and detumescent effects. It is used for asthenic edema caused by insufficient Yang Qi, and is often used together with Stephania tetrandra, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, etc. To sum up, the effects of ginseng and astragalus are similar and different, so you should not use them together when you see qi deficiency, otherwise, you may end up making things worse.

Beiqi, also known as Northeast Astragalus, is also known as Membrane-capsule Astragalus. It is named Beiqi because it is produced in abundance in northern my country. It is mainly produced in the counties of Changbai Mountain area in Jilin Province. Astragalus membranaceus is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Leguminosae family. Its main root is deep and long and stick-shaped. Its stem is erect and has many branches on the upper part. Its leaves are pinnately compound and its leaflets are ovate to lanceolate. Both the stems and leaves have white soft hairs. Its inflorescences are opposite and have small pale yellow butterfly-shaped flowers. Its pods are membranous and bloom in the late autumn.

July-August, fruiting period August-September. Astragalus prefers a cool and dry climate, and prefers sandy soil with good drainage and deep soil layer. It is mostly grown at an altitude of 800-1300

Sunny hillsides or edges of bushes between 100 and 200 meters. The root of Astragalus membranaceus is a tonic medicine and was first recorded in "Shennong's Herbal Classic" and listed as a top-grade medicine. Li Shizhen called it "the best tonic medicine" in "Compendium of Materia Medica", which shows that Astragalus membranaceus has a long history as a tonic medicine.

According to everyone's requests, I have introduced to you the differences between Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus membranaceus, so that when you use one of them, you can choose according to your needs. Before, many people didn’t know the difference between these two medicinal herbs. Now everyone can take a closer look at the difference. Also, if you don’t understand how to use medicinal materials, you must choose them under the guidance of a doctor to avoid problems.