What are the effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus?

Chinese medicinal materials are becoming more and more attractive nowadays, because many diseases are effectively treated with Chinese medicine, and the toxic side effects of Western medicine can be avoided. Astragalus membranaceus is such a commonly used Chinese medicine, but you may not understand its effects and functions now. Next, the editor will explain in detail the therapeutic effects of this medicinal material.

1. The Chinese medicine Radix Astragali can replenish Qi and has a good effect of removing toxins and promoting tissue regeneration. It is used for sores and ulcers caused by deficiency of qi and blood that do not break over time. It is often used together with angelica and pangolin, such as Tounongsan. If it is used for flat sores that do not heal for a long time, or sores that do not heal for a long time after ulceration, it is often used together with ginseng, angelica, etc., which has the functions of invigorating qi and nourishing blood, expelling toxins, promoting tissue regeneration and healing.

2. The Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus is good at replenishing the qi of the spleen and lungs. It is an important medicine for replenishing qi and can raise yang energy. It is used for weakness, fatigue and listlessness after illness. When used together with ginseng, it can enhance the effect of replenishing qi. It is used for weak spleen, poor appetite, loose stools or diarrhea. When used together with Atractylodes macrocephala, Codonopsis pilosula, etc., it can enhance the effect of tonifying Qi and strengthening the spleen. It is used for Qi deficiency and blood deficiency, sallow complexion, shortness of breath and fatigue. When used together with blood-tonifying Angelica sinensis, it can replenish Qi and produce blood. It is used for long-term diarrhea, rectal prolapse and uterine prolapse caused by sinking of the middle qi. It can be used together with ginseng, cimicifuga, etc. to replenish qi and raise yang, such as Buzhong Yiqi Decoction.

3. The Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus is used for limb numbness caused by qi deficiency and blood stasis, and is often used with cinnamon twig and peony, such as Astragalus Cinnamon Twig Five Ingredients Decoction. Used for rheumatic pain in the shoulders and arms, used with Notopterygium wilfordii and turmeric slices, such as Qunbi Decoction. It is used for hemiplegia and facial paralysis caused by qi deficiency and blood stasis after a stroke. It is used together with Chuanxiong and Safflower, such as Buyang Huanwu Decoction. It is used for diabetes due to deficiency of Qi and fluid, and is often used together with yam and trichosanthes, such as Astragalus Decoction.

From the above content, it can be seen that the medicinal effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus cover a wide range, and when combined with other different types of Chinese medicinal materials, it can have different effects. However, the editor would like to remind everyone that you must not use Chinese medicine casually. You must consult a professional doctor before starting to take it.