Astragalus membranaceus was originally named Huangqi. In ancient Chinese, Mao means being old and virtuous. Taking this word to describe Astragalus membranaceus shows its position in the field of Chinese herbal medicine. Astragalus membranaceus has a medicinal history of more than 2000 years, and its name has appeared in the silk book "Fifty-two Prescriptions for Diseases" unearthed from Mawangdui in the Han Tomb. Doctors often say that Astragalus membranaceus is a medicine for the upper, middle and lower parts, internal and external, and triple energizer. It can treat spleen and stomach weakness, jaundice caused by alcohol, constipation of the elderly, damp and itchy yin and sweat, promoting granulation and astringency, and it can stop sweating greatly, which is very magical. If you don't use Astragalus every day, you are almost embarrassed to call yourself a "health expert". Let's take a look at it with Sister Miao!

Astragalus membranaceus, which is slightly sweet in nature, is known as the "qi first" Chinese medicine. For people with insufficient vitality, Astragalus membranaceus plays a very important role. Compared with ginseng, which has the same effect of invigorating qi, Astragalus membranaceus is steady and soft in invigorating qi, and will not get angry as soon as it is supplemented. Therefore, Astragalus membranaceus is a commonly used medicine for invigorating qi for many people.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Astragalus membranaceus can not only replenish vitality, but also replenish the qi of the five internal organs and treat symptoms such as visceral prolapse and proctoptosis. Secondly, Astragalus membranaceus not only can supplement internally, but also can supplement externally, regulate Wei qi and improve immunity. People who often catch a cold may wish to use Astragalus membranaceus for conditioning. In addition, Zhang Zhongjing also recorded the curative effect of Astragalus membranaceus on rheumatic edema in Synopsis of the Golden Chamber.

Modern medicine has also conducted in-depth research on the efficacy of Astragalus membranaceus, and found that Astragalus membranaceus has obvious effects on many systems in the body:

Cardiovascular system: Astragalus membranaceus can increase the systolic and diastolic frequency of the heart and scavenge oxygen free radicals, thus improving the condition of myocardial ischemia, which has a cardiotonic effect. Experiments show that Astragalus membranaceus can significantly inhibit the elevation of ST segment of ECG at each time point during myocardial ischemia, dilate peripheral blood vessels and reduce peripheral resistance at the same time, which has a two-way adjustment effect on blood pressure.

Respiratory system: Astragalus membranaceus can inhibit the production of macrophages in lung tissue by reducing the level of lipid peroxidation, reducing the production of malondialdehyde and scavenging free radicals, which has a protective effect on acute lung injury.

Digestive system: Astragalus membranaceus can protect the digestive system, enhance the synthesis of protein in the liver, promote the proliferation of hepatocytes, regulate the glucose metabolism in two ways, and avoid gastric ulcer and protect the gastric mucosa. In addition, Astragalus can also enhance the body's immunity.

Endocrine system: By promoting islet B cells to secrete insulin, it can regulate immune function, improve the microcirculation of kidney, and alleviate the condition of diabetes and diabetic nephropathy, which is the beneficial effect of Astragalus on endocrine system. In addition, Astragalus membranaceus also has certain anti-aging and therapeutic effects on hyperthyroidism.

Other effects: In addition to the above effects, Astragalus membranaceus has certain anti-osteoporosis, anti-tumor and anti-fatigue effects, so it is widely welcomed by people.

Astragalus membranaceus itself has many functions, but if it is combined with other Chinese medicines, the effect is better.

Astragalus membranaceus and Acanthopanax senticosus: Acanthopanax senticosus has the effects of nourishing liver and kidney, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and expelling wind and dampness. In addition, Astragalus membranaceus can promote qi and blood circulation and transport water and dampness, which complement each other, so that the effects of promoting blood circulation, benefiting qi and expelling wind and dampness are strengthened, and the symptoms such as pallor, palpitation and shortness of breath are obviously improved. Patients with cardiac edema and renal edema can also be decocted with these two Chinese herbal medicines.

Astragalus membranaceus and Atractylodes macrocephala: Atractylodes macrocephala and Astragalus membranaceus are used together, which can tonify the spleen and transport water and dampness. Both of them are good medicines for invigorating spleen and benefiting qi and transporting water and dampness. Choosing two kinds of traditional Chinese medicines can improve joint pain and edema caused by water-dampness, which is also applicable to patients with liver yin deficiency.

Astragalus membranaceus is a common Chinese medicine, which has great efficacy and can benefit a lot if taken correctly.

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