What is the Chinese patent medicine Astragalus

Astragalus is a common Chinese medicinal material. However, except for professionals, most people are not clear about its specific effects and uses. What’s more, some don’t even know what Astragalus is. Well, today, we will introduce to you the famous Chinese medicinal herb Astragalus, let’s learn more about it together!

The active ingredient of Astragalus Granules is Astragalus, and its main pharmacological effects are "replenishing Qi and strengthening the exterior", "promoting diuresis", and "expelling toxins and promoting tissue regeneration". What is "invigorating Qi"? Astragalus can be used for any condition that is considered by Chinese medicine to be "Qi deficiency", "insufficient Qi and blood", or "sinking of middle Qi". Being weak, easily fatigued, and often feeling weak is often a manifestation of "Qi deficiency". Anemia is often caused by "deficiency of Qi and blood". Symptoms such as rectal prolapse and uterine prolapse are often considered to be "sinking of the middle qi." For people with the above symptoms, it is beneficial to eat some astragalus in winter. So, is Astragalus Granule a Chinese patent medicine? What ingredients does it consist of? One is Chinese patent medicine in a narrow sense, which mainly refers to ready-made medicines made from Chinese medicinal materials according to certain principles of treatment and can be used at any time, such as various pills, powders, granules, wine, tinctures, ointments, etc. These are what people often call Chinese patent medicines in life; the other is Chinese patent medicine in a broad sense, which includes not only the concept of Chinese patent medicine in a narrow sense, but also all herbal medicinal materials that have been processed.

There is no doubt that there are many differences in the contents of these two types of "patent medicines". Astragalus Granules are a Chinese patent medicine for internal medicine. Its main ingredient is the full-ingredient extract of Astragalus. They are brown-yellow granules and have the effects of tonifying Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis, expelling toxins and draining pus, and promoting tissue regeneration. Its main ingredient is Astragalus, which contains sucrose, glucuronic acid, astragalus polysaccharides A, B, C, D, mucus, various amino acids, bitter elements, astragaloside, betaine, cholealine, folic acid (65 micrograms/100 grams of dry root), flavanoid compounds, and various trace elements such as selenium, silicon, zinc, cobalt, copper, and molybdenum.

my country's traditional Chinese medicine culture is profound and extensive. "Compendium of Materia Medica" introduces a lot of Chinese medicinal materials. Friends who are interested can read it carefully. Although Astragalus is a traditional Chinese medicine, it is also a tonic. However, this does not mean that everyone can eat it as they please. It is recommended that friends in need consult a professional doctor before deciding whether to take it.