What are the effects of Astragalus?

Astragalus, also known as Huangqi, is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. The plant Astragalus is generally distributed in Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Heilongjiang and other places, and Astragalus is also positioned as a national third-level protected plant. Among traditional Chinese medicinal materials, Astragalus has the effect of replenishing Qi and strengthening the exterior. At this time, many people want to know, what are the specific effects and functions of Astragalus? Let us introduce it in detail based on this question.

1. Astragalus contains saponins, sucrose, polysaccharides, multiple amino acids, folic acid, and various trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and copper.

2. Astragalus is the most basic Chinese medicine for improving the immunity of the lungs and respiratory system. It can be used for sweating caused by low immunity. It can also be used to replenish qi and enhance spleen function and low metabolic capacity;

3. Astragalus is a tonic for Qi. For example, lack of energy in speaking, lack of energy in walking, and pale complexion are all manifestations of spleen and lung Qi deficiency. Astragalus can replenish the qi of the whole body. For example, Astragalus can be used for qi deficiency in the upper body, and it can also be used for qi deficiency in the lower body.

4. Raw Astragalus has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, detoxifying, and promoting tissue regeneration. It is suitable for spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, carbuncles that do not ulcerate or ulcers that do not heal for a long time, etc. Honey-roasted Astragalus has the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and benefiting the middle. It is suitable for internal injuries, fatigue, spleen deficiency, diarrhea, qi deficiency, blood deficiency, and qi deficiency.

5. Astragalus has the effects of reducing blood viscosity, reducing thrombosis, lowering blood pressure, protecting the heart, regulating blood sugar bidirectionally, resisting free radical damage, anti-aging, anti-hypoxia, anti-tumor, and enhancing the body's immunity. It can be used to treat heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and other diseases. Astragalus can also dilate blood vessels, improve skin blood circulation and nutritional status, so it is effective for chronic ulcers that do not heal for a long time. It can also eliminate proteinuria in patients with nephritis, protect the liver and prevent the reduction of liver glycogen.

All the above content is an introduction to the effects and functions of Astragalus. I hope that after reading it, you will have a deeper understanding of Astragalus. The edible value of Astragalus is very high and it has a great effect on the body. But everyone must remember that Astragalus cannot be taken in large quantities. If you have fever or insufficient yin after taking it, you must stop using it and consult a doctor before using it.