How to take angelica and astragalus

Although we are more familiar with some Chinese medicines, many people do not know how to consume them best. It is well known that angelica and astragalus are more important, so how to consume angelica and astragalus? There are many methods, but the test is whether people can make them. Next, let us learn how to eat angelica and astragalus. People who are not in good health should pay more attention.

Astragalus is a common traditional Chinese medicine. It has the effects of promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, invigorating qi and nourishing blood. Many people like to add some astragalus when making soup. Eating some astragalus in winter can also prevent colds. So, how does astragalus work so well?

Astragalus Benefits

The health-preserving effects of Astragalus mainly include invigorating Qi, strengthening the body, astringing sweat, promoting tissue regeneration, promoting diuresis, and eliminating edema. 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.

Astragalus is a leguminous plant and a commonly used Chinese medicine. Its main pharmacological effects are "tonifying Qi and strengthening the exterior", "promoting diuresis", and "expelling toxins and promoting tissue regeneration". What is "benefiting Qi"? Astragalus can be used for any condition that is considered by Chinese medicine to be "Qi deficiency", "Qi and blood deficiency", or "Zhongqi sinking". Being weak, easily fatigued, and often feeling weak is often a manifestation of "Qi deficiency". Anemia is often caused by "deficiency of Qi and blood". Symptoms such as rectal prolapse and uterine prolapse are often considered to be "sinking of the middle qi." For people with the above symptoms, it is beneficial to eat some astragalus in winter. Of course, it is best to take it under the guidance of a doctor. Some people are prone to catching colds when the weather changes, which Chinese medicine calls "weak exterior". Astragalus can be used to strengthen the exterior. Regular consumption of Astragalus can prevent frequent colds.

How to take Astragalus for best results

1. Use about 30 grams of Astragalus every day and take it after decocting in water. Or boil it in water and drink it as tea. Use 30 grams of astragalus and 15 grams of wolfberry, decoct in water and take. It is more effective for people with weak qi and blood.

2. Take about 50 grams of astragalus, boil it into a soup, and use the decoction to cook rice or porridge. It will become astragalus rice or astragalus porridge, which is also very beneficial.

3. Some people like to add some astragalus when roasting meat, chicken or duck to increase the nourishing effect, and the effect is also good.

Astragalus consumption taboo

In terms of physique, Astragalus is most suitable for people with qi deficiency and spleen dampness. These people tend to be bloated and have loose muscles, especially the abdominal muscles. But it is not suitable for people who are very thin and strong. In terms of physical condition, you should not eat Astragalus when you have a cold or during menstruation. In terms of season, it is not suitable for ordinary people to eat astragalus in spring. Why can’t you drink Astragalus porridge when you have a cold? Because Astragalus can strengthen the exterior, it helps the body close the door and prevent external evil from invading. But when the body has been affected by external evil, it will become like closing the door to keep the enemy inside, locking the disease inside the body and leaving it no way to vent. Similarly, spring is the season of growth, and the human body needs to be released, so eating astragalus is not appropriate.

How to take Angelica and Astragalus? Through the above reading, we can know that there are many methods, so we can consume them according to the methods given above. In addition, when purchasing these two medicinal materials in supermarkets or some pharmacies, we must look at the production date and do not buy expired medicinal materials, otherwise there will be negative effects when we consume them.