The efficacy and function of astragalus Astragalus and ginseng are both good medicine to replenish qi, but ginseng is emphasized in the great tonic qi, back to the sun to save the reverse, commonly used in the deficiency, shock and other emergencies, the effect is better. On the other hand, Astragalus is mainly used to replenish the deficiency and is often used for people who have been in poor health for a long time, have weak speech and a thin and feeble pulse. Astragalus has the characteristics of tonic but not greasy, if with ginseng, ginseng and other tonic medicine with better results. Astragalus can be used singly or in combination with other medicines, with peony, licorice, cinnamon sticks, ginger, caramel and other medicines can treat cold spleen and stomach, chronic enteritis, gastritis, diarrhea and other diseases; with the ascending flax, licorice, Angelica sinensis, ginseng, chaihu and other medicines can be used to treat prolapse of the viscera, prolapse of the anus, uterine prolapse and other diseases; with Poria, Cuscuta sinensis, Atractylodis macrocephala, Angelica sinensis, and so on, is a good gynecological medicine; and with the fengfeng, ephedra root, floating wheat is the treatment of gynecology. With Poria, Cuscuta, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, Angelica Sinensis, etc., it is a good medicine for gynecology. Because of the astragalus and tonifying diuretic, swelling and other effects, and Poria, Coix Seed, preventive medicine and other drugs when the combination is the treatment of acute and chronic gastritis medicine. And because of the astragalus with and toxin, muscle function, in the treatment of boils and chronic appendicitis and other diseases are also often choose astragalus treatment. Modern medical research shows that astragalus contains a variety of antibacterial active ingredients, and can enhance the body's immune function, so it can also be used to prevent the occurrence of certain infectious diseases. Whether from traditional Chinese medicine treatment, or modern medical observation, astragalus is a good medicine. Therefore, the folk since ancient times, "the winter season to take astragalus with nourishing and strengthening the body of food," the habit.