What are the effects of Astragalus?

Although there are many herbs in our lives, most people don’t know much about them. Therefore, when they are sick, they don’t take active measures to deal with it. This will only make the disease more and more serious, and their resistance and immunity will also decrease. Astragalus is a relatively effective herb. Let us now learn about the effects of Astragalus.

Astragalus, also known as Astragalus membranaceus. Perennial herb, 50-100 cm tall. The taproot is thick, woody, often branched, and grayish white. The stem is erect, branched at the top, with fine ridges and covered with white soft hairs. Perennial herb, 50-100 cm tall. It is produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang and other places. The medicinal use of Astragalus has a history of more than 2,000 years. It has the effects of enhancing the body's immune function, protecting the liver, diuresis, anti-aging, anti-stress, lowering blood pressure and a wide range of antibacterial effects. However, it should not be taken in patients with symptoms such as excessive external evil, stagnation of qi and dampness, stagnant food, severe heat and toxicity in the early stage of carbuncle or after ulceration, as well as those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity. Due to long-term and large-scale harvesting, the number of wild Astragalus has decreased sharply in recent years and is in danger of becoming extinct. For this reason, the plant is identified as an endangered species and a national third-level protected plant.

The efficacy, effects and consumption methods of Astragalus

Everyone should be familiar with Astragalus. It is a very common Chinese medicine with many uses. With the continuous improvement of its understanding, its application field is becoming wider and wider. It can not only be directly used as a Chinese medicine and combined with other medicines, but there are also many Chinese patent medicines of Astragalus in the medical community because it has a wide range of functions and good effects. However, how much do you know about the effects and functions of Astragalus and how to eat it?

The efficacy and function of Astragalus

Astragalus has significant nutritional, health and beauty effects. Regular use can moisturize the skin, beautify the complexion, regulate qi and blood, and soothe emotions. Astragalus is good at nourishing the defensive Qi of the muscles and surface. For example, for symptoms such as weak spleen and dysfunction of transportation and transformation, which result in pale or sallow complexion, fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, Astragalus is a good medicine for nourishing the spleen and is often used. It can be decocted alone or boiled into a paste for consumption. Modern medical research shows that Astragalus can enhance the body's immune function, protect the liver, have diuretic, anti-aging, anti-stress, lower blood pressure and a wide range of antibacterial effects. It can eliminate proteinuria in experimental nephritis, enhance myocardial contractility, and regulate blood sugar levels.

Although current medical technology is relatively advanced, it is still helpless against some diseases. Instead, some herbal plants can play a certain role. After understanding the effects of Astragalus, we must make full use of it in our future lives. This will play a truly positive role and we can live a healthier and happier life.