Who should not drink Astragalus?

Scutellaria baicalensis is a very common Chinese herbal medicine in our daily life. It has good effects in replenishing qi and blood, promoting urination, and improving immunity. The most common way to eat Scutellaria baicalensis is to soak it in water. Although this kind of Chinese herbal medicine has many benefits to the body, not everyone is suitable for taking it. So who should not drink Astragalus water?

1. Women should not consume Astragalus water during menstruation

The days when menstruation comes are very painful for women. This pain is not only psychological but also physical. During menstruation, women's mood becomes more and more irritable, and their clothing, housing, and diet will also be restricted. They cannot touch cold water, eat cold and spicy foods, or do strenuous exercise.

Scutellaria baicalensis has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Taking it will always speed up the blood circulation system of the body. Therefore, taking Astragalus water during menstruation will increase the blood level.

2. Women should not consume Astragalus water during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very important stage for women, because a life is created in the body, making them become very sensitive. Therefore, women need to be carefully cared for during pregnancy and should be very careful about what they eat. Pregnant women cannot take Astragalus water casually, which will harm the health of the pregnant mother and the fetus, not to mention, in serious cases, it may even cause miscarriage.

3. Patients with fever and cold should not consume Astragalus water

Scutellaria baicalensis is a very strong and unyielding woody plant. It can survive in drought or severe cold areas. It tastes slightly sweet and is a warm Chinese medicinal material. If patients with fever and colds take Astragalus water, it is very good for lowering the body's temperature.

In addition, patients with liver and kidney yin deficiency and cold and dampness are best not to take this kind of Chinese medicine to avoid making the condition worse. All medicines are poisonous. When soaking Astragalus in water, you must strictly follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor or physician. If you take too much, it will cause side effects such as getting angry.