What is the difference between moxibustion and astragalus?

In recent years, with the widespread use of Astragalus in people's lives, more and more friends with weak constitutions have fallen in love with this warming and tonic Chinese medicine. With the continuous advancement of science and technology, moxibustion of Astragalus has appeared more and more in people's vision. Therefore, many friends easily confuse the two and want to distinguish them clearly. So what is the difference between moxibustion of Astragalus and Astragalus? In the next period of time, please join me in learning the following content.

Difference 1: Astragalus is a raw medicinal material that is dried, while roasted Astragalus is a fried medicinal material. Roasted Astragalus is made by roasting raw Astragalus with honey.

Difference 2: Generally speaking, if you want to replenish qi and raise yang, you should use roasted Astragalus, and Astragalus is suitable for other aspects.

Difference three: The specific effects of Astragalus are diuresis and swelling reduction, detoxification and tissue regeneration, and it can treat spontaneous sweating, night sweats, carbuncles that do not ulcerate or ulcers that do not heal for a long time, while the effect of roasted Astragalus is to tonify the middle and replenish Qi, and treat internal injuries and fatigue, prolapse of the anus, metrorrhagia, and all symptoms of Qi deficiency and blood deficiency.

Difference 4: Roasted Astragalus is good at replenishing qi and tonifying the middle, qi deficiency and fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools. Astragalus is more suitable for strengthening the surface and supporting sores, diabetes, internal heat and thirst, and long-term sores that do not heal!

Difference 5: Although both have the effect of replenishing qi, the qi-replenishing effect of roasted astragalus is stronger than that of astragalus.

Raw Astragalus is good at strengthening the body's defense system, removing toxins and promoting muscle growth, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is often used for spontaneous sweating due to weak defense system or susceptibility to colds, edema due to qi deficiency, and carbuncle that does not ulcerate or ulcers that do not heal.

Moxibustion of Astragalus membranaceus is sweet, warm and moist, and is good at replenishing qi and tonifying the middle. It is often used for spleen and lung qi deficiency, poor appetite, loose stools, shortness of breath and fatigue, or chronic diarrhea and rectal prolapse due to qi sinking, uterine prolapse, and bleeding due to qi deficiency and inability to absorb blood, such as bloody stool and metrorrhagia. It can also be used for qi deficiency constipation.

Raw Astragalus can strengthen the exterior and stop sweating, support sores and promote tissue regeneration, and promote diuresis and reduce swelling; Astragalus roasted with honey is good at replenishing Qi and producing blood, and is suitable for lung deficiency and shortness of breath, Qi deficiency and weak blood, and Qi deficiency and constipation; Stir-fried Astragalus can replenish the spleen and benefit Qi without stagnation, and treat spleen deficiency and abdominal distension, poor appetite and loose stools; Astragalus roasted with wine has a stronger warming effect, and is suitable for Qi deficiency and lung cold, and Qi deficiency and sinking.

The above paragraphs have explained to us the differences between moxibustion of Astragalus and Astragalus. I believe that after carefully reading the above content, most of our friends will have more insights and experiences in their hearts. Of course, what I want to tell you is that no matter whether it is moxibustion of Scutellaria baicalensis or Astragalus membranaceus, after all, they are both traditional Chinese medicines for qi and blood, so we must pay attention to their standard dosage during consumption.