What are the effects and contraindications of Astragalus

My mother said that I have symptoms of qi deficiency and asked me to take some astragalus. What is the effect of astragalus? The amount of my menstrual flow in recent times has been very small, and I have some abdominal pain. I have back pain all day long, and my hands and feet are usually cold. My mother bought me some astragalus and told me that taking it can relieve the symptoms and replenish the body's qi and blood. What are the functions of Astragalus? Let me tell my friends now.

Astragalus is also called Huangqi. It tastes sweet and is slightly warm in nature. It enters the lung, spleen, liver and kidney meridians. It has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, restraining sweat and preventing loss of body fluids, supporting sores and promoting tissue regeneration, and 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.

It is contraindicated for patients with symptoms such as excessive exterior evil, stagnation of qi and dampness, stagnant food, severe heat and toxicity at the beginning of carbuncle or after ulceration, as well as those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity.

Symptoms of both Qi and blood deficiency: dizziness, blurred vision, chills, cold hands and feet, easy fatigue or lack of strength, irregular menstruation, low blood pressure, etc. Bazhen Soup, Siwu Soup, Shiquan Dabu Soup, Danggui Buxue Soup, etc. are often used for conditioning. The dosage and emphasis are different for different body types. This Astragalus and Red Dates tea can replenish both Qi and blood. It is very easy to make and contains only two medicinal ingredients: Astragalus and red dates. The dosage is only for health care and is suitable for long-term drinking in winter. The method of drinking is to drink for half a month and stop for half a month. It is best to decide the drinking method according to each person's physical condition.

Ingredients: 3-5 slices of Astragalus, 3 red dates.

Astragalus 1. Soak red dates in warm water, wash and remove the core (it will feel a bit hot if you don't remove the core, and you can leave it if you have a cold constitution); 2. Soak astragalus and red dates in clean water for 20-30 minutes (normal decocting Chinese medicine requires soaking the herbs for 20-30 minutes to facilitate the precipitation of the medicinal properties); 3. Light the fire, bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and cook for more than 20 minutes (do not use an induction cooker, use an open flame).

The above are a brief introduction to the effects and contraindications of Astragalus. Women like me can eat some Astragalus when they have irregular menstruation. Astragalus can also be cooked together with other ingredients. Just like the astragalus and red dates I introduced above, they are particularly delicious and most suitable for women to eat. Astragalus is a Chinese herbal medicine that is best eaten in autumn and winter to prevent getting a sore throat.