What are the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus?

What are the effects of Astragalus in traditional Chinese medicine? What is Astragalus used for? What diseases can it treat? Astragalus is a very famous Chinese medicinal plant in my country, but it is also a herb with great curative effect. Choosing Astragalus as a traditional Chinese medicine also has the value of making delicious food. There are many foods made with Astragalus. Many people use Astragalus to stew soup, which has a nourishing effect. Some people choose Astragalus to make tea, which can get the effect of Astragalus. So what are the effects of Astragalus as a traditional Chinese medicine?

Astragalus is a natural product that is often consumed by the people. It is produced in the provinces of North my country. Astragalus comes from the dried roots of the leguminous plant Astragalus or Inner Mongolia Astragalus. In the Qing Dynasty, it was called "the best of all qi-replenishing medicines". There is also a popular saying among the people: "Drinking Astragalus soup regularly can prevent diseases and maintain health." This means that drinking Astragalus soup regularly or soaking it in water instead of tea has a good disease prevention and health care effect. Astragalus and ginseng are both good qi-replenishing medicines. Ginseng focuses on replenishing vital energy and restoring yang. It is often used for emergencies such as collapse and shock. Astragalus has a very good effect. Astragalus is mainly used to replenish deficiency. It is often used for people with long-term physical weakness, weak speech, and thin and weak pulse. Some people are prone to colds when the weather changes. Chinese medicine calls it "unsolid surface". Astragalus can be used to consolidate the surface. Regular use of Astragalus can avoid frequent colds.

Chinese pharmacists have inferred and used astragalus as a good medicine for enhancing ability and resisting diseases in a history of more than 2,000 years. Modern medical research shows that astragalus contains saponins, sucrose, polysaccharides, multiple amino acids, folic acid, and multiple trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and copper. 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. It can eliminate experimental nephritis proteinuria, enhance myocardial contractility, and regulate blood sugar content. Astragalus can not only dilate coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and enhance immune function, but also delay the process of cell aging. In this regard, the effect of astragalus is also very significant. Astragalus is easy to eat and can be decocted into soup, decoction, wine, and dishes. Usage: 15-30g a day, or up to 60g.

Directions

①Use 5-10 grams of Astragalus membranaceus every day, soak it in boiling water for 10-20 minutes and drink it as tea. It can be brewed repeatedly.

②Use about 30 grams of Astragalus membranaceus every day, boil it in water and take it, or drink it as tea after boiling it in water. Use 30 grams of Astragalus membranaceus and 15 grams of wolfberry, boil it in water and take it. It is more effective for people with weak qi and blood.

③ Take about 50 grams of Astragalus, boil it in water, and use the water to cook rice or porridge, which will become Astragalus rice or Astragalus porridge, which is also very beneficial.

④Some people like to add some astragalus when roasting meat, chicken or duck to increase the nourishing effect, and the effect is also good.

Astragalus and red dates tea: invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, harmonize the Ying and Wei. Suitable for spontaneous sweating. Astragalus replenishes qi, and red dates replenish blood. Both are used for qi and blood deficiency. Occasionally drinking some red dates tea is good for maintaining a radiant complexion and has health benefits.

Ingredients: 3 to 5 slices of Astragalus, 3 red dates.

Method: Soak the ingredients in water for a while, wash them, put them in a casserole, pour in an appropriate amount of water, and boil. After boiling, turn off the heat, do not open the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Usage: Drink instead of tea, 1-2 doses per day, at any time.

Do's and Don'ts: Not suitable for hyperhidrosis caused by cold.

When we introduced the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus, you can make your own choice according to the methods we suggested. Not everyone will benefit from eating Astragalus. If Astragalus is used to treat diseases, then you definitely don’t need to choose it if you are not sick. However, if you have a disease that requires the use of Astragalus, you must follow the doctor’s advice to treat the symptoms.