Effects and functions of Astragalus
Astragalus has the effects of consolidating qi and consolidating the surface, condensing sweat and condensation, supporting sores and promoting muscle growth, diuresis and reducing swelling. It is used to treat qi deficiency and fatigue, subsidence of qi, chronic diarrhea and prolapse, bloody stools, metrorrhagia, superficial deficiency and spontaneous sweating, carbuncle ulcers that are difficult to ulcerate, chronic ulcers, blood deficiency and chlorosis, internal heat and thirst, chronic nephritis, proteinuria, diabetes, etc. Roasted astragalus replenishes qi and nourishes the middle part of the body, and can be used raw to strengthen the surface and relieve sores.
It turns light yellow after boiling