How to consume Astragalus

We eat some food every day, but few people would think of cooking some meat and medicinal materials together, because some nutrition experts suggest that if medicinal materials are added to the food, then our body will become stronger after eating it. Astragalus is a relatively famous Chinese medicinal material, so how to eat Astragalus? Let’s take a look at it together.

【How to eat】

In terms of edible methods, Astragalus is usually paired with other ingredients to make some medicinal foods. Common ones include steamed pork intestines with Astragalus, steamed black chicken with Astragalus, stewed pork tripe with Astragalus, and stewed snails with Astragalus and cinnamon heart. If you want to save trouble, you can make Astragalus porridge to drink. For more detailed recipes and more ways to eat these recipes, please refer to this article on this site: How to eat Astragalus

【Eatable】

It is suitable for patients with insufficient qi and blood, shortness of breath and fatigue, physical weakness and susceptibility to colds, diabetes, leukocytopenia, chronic nephritis, chronic hepatitis, chronic ulcers, spontaneous sweating, internal injuries and fatigue, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse and all people with qi deficiency and physical weakness.

【Avoid eating】

People suffering from fever, acute disease, heat and toxic sores, excessive yang energy, food stagnation, chest tightness, stomach bloating and abdominal distension should not eat it.

Astragalus and ginseng are both good medicines for replenishing qi. Ginseng focuses on replenishing vital energy and restoring yang. It is often used in emergencies such as collapse and shock, with better results. Astragalus is mainly used to replenish deficiency and is often used for people with long-term physical weakness, weak speech, and thin and weak pulse. Some people are prone to catching colds when the weather changes, which Chinese medicine calls "insolubility of the exterior". Astragalus can be used to strengthen the exterior. Regular use of Astragalus can prevent frequent colds.

Astragalus is produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang and other places, and is a national third-level protected plant. The medicinal use of Astragalus has a history of more than 2,000 years. The Chinese medicinal material Astragalus is the root of the leguminous herb Astragalus mongolica and Astragalus membranaceus. It has the effects of tonifying Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, expelling toxins and draining pus, and promoting tissue regeneration. There are about 2,000 species of Astragalus, which are produced in subtropical and temperate regions throughout the world except Oceania, but mainly in the northern temperate zone. There are more than 270 species produced in China, distributed from the northeast to the southwest.

How to buy Astragalus

Astragalus has a cylindrical taproot, some with branches, thicker at the top, 30 to 90 cm long, 1 to 3.5 cm in diameter, with longitudinal wrinkles on the surface that are light brown or light brown, with irregular longitudinal wrinkles or grooves, hard and tough with powdery texture, the cortex is loose and yellowish-white; the wood has a chrysanthemum texture, and has a bean-like smell with a slightly sweet taste. The center of the old root occasionally appears dead and rotten, dark brown or hollow. It has a slight odor, a slightly sweet taste, and a slight bean flavor when chewed.

The best quality roots are those with thick and long strips, clear chrysanthemum core, small holes and less skin cracks; the best red Astragalus is those with rosy skin, uniform and firm roots and sufficient powderiness. Specifications are generally divided into three levels according to thickness and length.

How to consume Astragalus? In fact, this question is not difficult to answer, because Astragalus is quite common in life, and many people know how to make Astragalus, and naturally know how to eat Astragalus. In addition, it is best to buy Astragalus in some more regular pharmacies, which can also ensure our health to a certain extent.