Can children really eat Astragalus?

There is a popular saying among the people: "Drinking Astragalus soup regularly can prevent diseases and maintain health." It means that drinking Astragalus tea regularly has a good disease prevention and health-care effect. Astragalus tea can replenish the qi in the body, and it is nourishing without being greasy. It can improve qi deficiency and anemia, strengthen the physical fitness, and prolong life. If you add wolfberry, codonopsis, poria and other medicinal materials to brew it together, the effect will be better. I prefer drinking too. So the question is, is it really ok for children to eat Astragalus? Take a look at the answer below.

Generally, children can eat Astragalus. There is no age contraindication for Astragalus. Astragalus is often used in children's prescriptions and can be used for symptomatic treatment. Now that I know the answer, I will introduce several Astragalus recipes. Friends who are interested may wish to learn them.

【Astragalus and wolfberry tea】

Add astragalus and wolfberry to boiling water, bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 1 hour and drink as tea. (You can also add red dates)

Astragalus can strengthen Qi and strengthen the exterior, and can promote diuresis. If you are usually weak and easily fatigued, you can use Astragalus. Adding wolfberry, which nourishes the liver and kidneys and improves vision, can definitely help you strengthen your physique~ Say goodbye to seasonal colds

【Astragalus Tea】

The simplest way is to use about 30g of Astragalus membranaceus, brew it with boiling water and drink it. It is best to boil it and then drink it as tea. It is said that the medicinal effect of boiling is better than soaking. Let's not be lazy and cook it seriously.

【Astragalus Chicken Soup】

In autumn and winter, you must nourish yourself. The best way is to make soup. Stewing chicken or duck is good, and clear stew is the best. When it is almost done, add some astragalus to nourish your qi and complexion. You can also add angelica. You can see a doctor and add the corresponding medicinal materials according to the doctor's advice, which is better!

【Astragalus and Red Dates Tea】

Wash and soak the red dates, remove the core. Soak the astragalus and red dates in clean water for about half an hour. Then put them into a pot, boil them over high heat, then simmer for more than 20 minutes over low heat. Filter the residue and drink it as tea. It is recommended to boil it, which has the best effect. If it is really inconvenient, you can soak it.

【Astragalus Rice Soup】

Use about 30g of astragalus, add water to cook into a thick soup, filter out the residue and add rice, bring to a boil and then simmer for a while. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and blood!

Through the introduction in the above article, everyone should have an understanding of Astragalus. However, although children can eat it, it should be noted that because Astragalus replenishes Qi and raises Yang, it is easy to help fire. Therefore, people with Yin deficiency and internal heat who suffer from restlessness and night sweats, or people with internal heat and who are prone to getting angry, should not take it frequently. It is recommended that you exercise more and eat more whole grains, which is also very good for your health.