Astragalus membranaceus is mild in sweetness and is one of the most important drugs for invigorating qi in traditional Chinese medicine. It usually has these functions:
First, strengthen the body. In the view of Chinese medicine, drinking more Astragalus water is good for your spirit. If there is shortness of breath, it will get better. Supplementing qi can also improve the ability to resist evil spirits, which is helpful to improve immunity and reduce the chance of catching a cold and having a fever.
Secondly, relieving chronic rhinitis, decocting Radix Astragali and Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae in water can play a good auxiliary conditioning effect on allergic rhinitis. Some manifestations of nasal congestion can be relieved. Of course, the collocation method should be reasonable, not random.
Third, help relieve spleen-qi deficiency. People with spleen-qi deficiency mainly suffer from shortness of breath, sweating, night sweats and listlessness. It is better to drink Radix Astragali, Poria, Radix Codonopsis, Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae in water, but the dosage and proportion should be guided by professionals.
Fourth, relieve gastritis. Astragalus membranaceus tastes sweet and its gas is slightly warm. Some people with cold constitution can drink Astragalus membranaceus in water to warm the stomach and relieve stomach discomfort.
The function of Astragalus membranaceus not only has so many benefits, but also can prevent osteoporosis, enhance myocardial contractility, promote diuresis and reduce swelling, and heal wounds after operation. Astragalus membranaceus generally has no obvious side effects or some adverse reactions, but it is a kind of warm tonic medicine, so we still need to pay attention before eating Astragalus membranaceus. The following categories of people are not suitable for eating:
People with colds and fever, colds are very common all year round, it is regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, a little careless will catch a cold. A cold is usually accompanied by fever, stuffy nose, chest tightness, poor breathing and other symptoms, while Astragalus can strengthen yang and qi, and stop sweating. All these damp heat are blocked in the body, which aggravates the condition.
Women should not drink it during menstruation, because women have strong yin during menstruation, which may lead to menstrual disorders and menstrual cycle disorders, as opposed to the efficacy of Astragalus membranaceus. Therefore, it is best for girls not to eat astragalus during their period.
Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis should not eat it, especially those with fever, dry mouth or hemoptysis. It is best to use Astragalus membranaceus under the guidance of a doctor to avoid aggravating the condition.
People with long-term oral ulcer, sore throat, flushed face and prone to purulent infection, especially those caused by excessive internal heat, are not recommended to drink Astragalus water. There are also people with liver fire, gastrointestinal stagnation, constipation, swollen eyes and swollen lymph nodes. Such patients are also not recommended to drink Astragalus water, because drinking it will aggravate the condition, which is not worth the candle.