The role of Astragalus membranaceus

We often need to come into contact with traditional Chinese medicine in our daily life, because traditional Chinese medicine can not only cure diseases, but also maintain health, which is very consistent with the life concept of modern people. However, even for a common Chinese medicine like Astragalus, many of us are only familiar with it but are not clear about its specific effects. In order to better use Astragalus in daily life, let’s learn about the effects of the Chinese medicinal material Astragalus.

Astragalus, also known as Astragalus membranaceus. Perennial herb, 50-100 cm tall. The taproot is thick, woody, often branched, and grayish white. The stem is erect, branched at the top, with fine ridges and covered with white soft hairs. Perennial herb, 50-100 cm tall. It is produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang and other places.

The medicinal use of Astragalus has a history of more than 2,000 years. 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. However, it should not be taken in patients with symptoms such as excessive external evil, stagnation of qi and dampness, stagnant food, severe heat and toxicity in the early stage of carbuncle or after ulceration, as well as those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity.

Due to long-term and large-scale harvesting, the number of wild Astragalus has decreased sharply in recent years and is in danger of becoming extinct. For this reason, the plant is identified as an endangered species and a national third-level protected plant.

Astragalus is a pure natural product that is often consumed by the people. There is a popular saying among the people: "Drink Astragalus soup regularly to prevent diseases and maintain health." This means that regularly using Astragalus and Qiongzhen Ganoderma to make a decoction or soaking it in water as a tea has a good disease prevention and health-care effect. Astragalus and ginseng are both good medicines for replenishing qi. Ginseng focuses on replenishing vital energy and restoring yang. It is often used in emergencies such as collapse and shock, with better results. Astragalus is mainly used to replenish deficiency and is often used for people with long-term physical weakness, weak speech, and thin and weak pulse. Some people are prone to catching colds when the weather changes, which Chinese medicine calls "insolubility of the exterior". Astragalus can be used to strengthen the exterior. Regular use of Astragalus can prevent frequent colds.

Modern medical research shows that Astragalus can enhance the body's immune function, protect the liver, have diuretic, anti-aging, anti-stress, lower blood pressure and a wide range of antibacterial effects. It can eliminate proteinuria in experimental nephritis, enhance myocardial contractility, and regulate blood sugar levels. Astragalus can not only dilate coronary arteries, improve myocardial blood supply, and enhance immune function, but also slow down the process of cell aging. Astragalus is easy to consume and can be boiled into soup, made into a paste, soaked in wine, or added to dishes.

The above is an introduction to the effects of the Chinese medicinal material Astragalus. I hope that everyone can use the health-preserving effects of the Chinese medicinal material Astragalus in daily life for health care. What needs to be reminded here is that not only the Chinese medicinal herb Astragalus but also other Chinese medicines have good effects on health care, but they need to be used appropriately to avoid harm caused by excessive dosage.