Astragalus is a natural product that people often eat. There is a folk saying that "often drink Astragalus decoction for disease prevention and health care", which means that Astragalus decoction or soaking water is often used instead of tea, and the effect of disease prevention and health care is very good. Astragalus membranaceus and ginseng are both good medicines for invigorating qi, while Astragalus membranaceus is mainly used for tonifying deficiency, and is often used for people with long physical decline, weak speech and weak pulse. Some people are prone to catch a cold when the weather changes, which is called "duplicity" by Chinese medicine. Astragalus membranaceus can be used to strengthen the exterior, and taking Astragalus membranaceus regularly can avoid frequent colds.

Modern medical research shows that Astragalus has the functions of enhancing immune function, protecting liver, inducing diuresis, resisting aging, resisting stress and lowering blood pressure, and has a wide range of antibacterial effects. It can eliminate proteinuria in experimental nephritis, enhance myocardial contractility and regulate blood sugar content. Astragalus membranaceus can not only dilate coronary artery, improve myocardial blood supply and improve immune function, but also delay the process of cell aging. Astragalus is convenient to eat and can be fried into soup, cream, wine and vegetables.