What are the effects of Astragalus and Codonopsis?

There are many herbs in our lives. The functions and effects of these herbs are different. People must understand the characteristics of the herbs when using them and carefully understand whether they are suitable for their own use. The effects of Astragalus and Codonopsis are to enhance body resistance and immunity, which is a benefit for some people with poor health. Next, let us learn about the effects of Astragalus and Codonopsis.

Astragalus, also known as Astragalus membranaceus, is a very common herb that can greatly increase our body's immunity, and has good diuretic and liver-protecting effects. It can also prevent aging and lower blood pressure, so it is often used as medicine. Codonopsis pilosula also has many pharmacological effects, including relieving cough, replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and lungs. They are usually soaked in water and drunk. Let's take a look at the effects of soaking Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis pilosula in water.

We all know that both Astragalus and Codonopsis have very good effects on human health. So, what effect will it have when the two are soaked in water together? Let's learn about the "effects of drinking Astragalus and Codonopsis soaked in water".

Codonopsis pilosula is sweet in taste, neutral in nature, and enters the spleen and lung meridians. It can both replenish the middle and benefit the Qi, promote the production of body fluids and quench thirst, and is used to treat symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness, poor appetite and loose stools, weak limbs, facial edema, dry mouth and thirst, and spontaneous sweating; it can also replenish Qi and nourish blood, and is used to treat symptoms of blood deficiency, sallow complexion, palpitations, shortness of breath, and deficiency of both Qi and blood caused by chronic hemorrhagic diseases; it can also replenish the spleen and nourish the lungs, and is used to treat chronic cough, which is caused by deficiency of both the spleen and lungs. In addition, it can also treat rectal prolapse and uterine prolapse.

Codonopsis pilosula is sweet and warm, nourishes the middle, harmonizes the spleen and stomach, promotes healthy metabolism, and replenishes Qi and produces blood; Astragalus membranaceus is sweet and warm, replenishes Qi and raises Yang, warms the flesh, strengthens the pores, benefits the Wei and consolidates the exterior, removes toxins, promotes tissue regeneration, and promotes diuresis and reduces swelling. Codonopsis pilosula replenishes the middle Qi and is good at stopping diarrhea, while Astragalus membranaceus consolidates the defensive Qi and is good at reducing sweat. Codonopsis is more yin and tonifies the middle, while Astragalus is more yang and strengthens the exterior. The two medicines are combined, one inside and one outside, one yin and one yang, and they complement each other, and their effect is more obvious, and they play the role of strengthening the body and replenishing Qi.

[Indications] 1. Various symptoms of weakness due to long-term illness; 2. Symptoms of visceral prolapse, uterine prolapse and rectal prolapse caused by insufficient Qi in the middle and Qi sinking; 3. Weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, sweating when moving, etc.; 4. Numbness and paralysis caused by Qi deficiency.

The above introduces the effects of Astragalus and Codonopsis. I believe that everyone now has their own understanding of these two herbs. If you feel that your body is weak and you have been sick for a long time, you might as well eat these more nutritious plants, which can also play a certain positive role in your body.