What are the effects of Codonopsis and Astragalus

Astragalus and Codonopsis are both very common medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine. There are many delicacies made with Astragalus and Codonopsis. Both Astragalus and Codonopsis have medicinal properties and can be used to treat many diseases. Codonopsis and Astragalus can be used together or separately. Many people use Astragalus to consolidate the exterior and to treat blood in the stool. Astragalus also has a diuretic effect. Eating this Codonopsis is very effective in improving the body's immunity. So what are the effects of Codonopsis and Astragalus?

effect

Codonopsis pilosula

Efficacy: Nourish the middle and replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and benefit the lungs. Used for spleen and lung weakness, shortness of breath, palpitations, poor appetite, loose stools, asthenia and cough, internal heat and thirst

The effect is similar to that of ginseng but weaker. 1. Spleen and lung qi deficiency syndrome. 2. Deficiency of both Qi and blood. 3. Syndrome of Qi and Body Fluid Injury

Astragalus

Efficacy: It has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, restraining sweat and preventing loss of body fluids, supporting sores and promoting tissue regeneration, and promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. 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.

Indications

The combination of Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus comes from the Buzhong Yiqi Decoction in "Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach". It is used to treat symptoms such as fever and sweating, dry mouth and thirst, preference for hot drinks, headache and chills, shortness of breath and laziness to speak, loss of appetite, weakness in the limbs, tender and pale tongue, weak and large pulse caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency, or prolapse of the anus, prolapse of the uterus, chronic diarrhea, and chronic malaria caused by insufficient qi in the middle and sinking of clear yang.

Common ways to eat

Chicken Soup with Codonopsis and Astragalus

Basic ingredients: 1 hen (firewood chicken or green bird chicken), 50 grams of Codonopsis pilosula, 50 grams of Astragalus membranaceus, and 10 grams of red dates.

1. Blanch the hen in boiling water to remove the blood and wash it; wash and pit the red dates; wash and cut the Codonopsis pilosula and Astragalus membranaceus into sections.

2. Put the chicken into a stewing pot, add appropriate amount of water, put in Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, red dates, cooking wine, salt, MSG, and ginger slices, put it in a cage and steam until the chicken is cooked and tasty, then take it out and it is done.

Efficacy: It can strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and blood, enhance human immunity, strengthen the body, and prolong life.

These are the various benefits that Codonopsis and Astragalus can bring to your body. There are many ways to cook Codonopsis and Astragalus. Eating Codonopsis and Astragalus can also regulate the body's condition. When eating Codonopsis and Astragalus, you can choose the preparation method according to your preference. Choose Codonopsis and Astragalus to soak in water for drinking, and Codonopsis and Astragalus can also be used to make porridge and stew soup. Everyone must choose a regular and healthy way to prepare Astragalus and Codonopsis.