What are the side effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus?

Astragalus is a very common Chinese herbal medicine and also a very commonly used Chinese herbal medicine. We all know that Chinese medicine is very good for regulating the body and has much smaller side effects than Western medicine. However, this does not mean that Chinese medicine has no side effects, it’s just that the side effects are smaller. Taking too much can still cause certain harm to the body. As the saying goes, "All medicines are three-point poisonous", so we must also pay attention when taking Chinese medicine to regulate the body. Let us introduce the side effects of Astragalus below.

The main effect of Astragalus is to tonify the middle and replenish Qi. After taking it, it can not only treat the condition of Qi deficiency in the body, but also has the effects of preventing colds and beautifying the skin. It is a nourishing medicinal material that many people like very much. Astragalus has been used in China for more than 2,000 years and is loved by many Chinese people. Although Astragalus has many benefits for the body, it is not suitable for everyone.

Many people like to take Astragalus membranaceus soaked in water in daily life. In particular, many women like to soak Astragalus membranaceus with red dates and wolfberries. This will not only enhance physical fitness, but also make the complexion better and better. However, the amount of Astragalus used each time should not exceed 15 grams, and it should be taken in two or three times to avoid overdose. If Astragalus is used in excess, the patient may experience dizziness, poor sleep quality, red cheeks, irritability, etc.

An old Chinese doctor told us that drinking Astragalus membranaceus soaked in water actually has no side effects, but why do some people feel unwell after taking an overdose? This is mainly because excessive astragalus enters the body and disrupts the balance of the internal environment, which leads to various physical discomforts.

After taking Astragalus, it can greatly improve memory loss, dizziness, fatigue and other conditions. However, if you take too much Astragalus water on a regular basis, it will not only fail to improve the dizziness, but will make the condition worse, that is, the dizziness will become more serious and the memory will not be well restored. Astragalus is a warming and tonic Chinese medicine. If taken in excess, the main physical symptoms include irritability and flushed cheeks.

The above article introduces some side effects of Astragalus. The dosage and usage of Chinese medicine should be limited, and it should not be taken excessively, otherwise it will affect the normal endocrine system and cause certain effects on some organs of the human body, such as the liver and kidneys. When taking Chinese medicine, you should also drink more water. Wash the medicinal materials thoroughly before boiling. Otherwise it may cause harm.