Astragalus is a relatively common type of Chinese medicinal material. Many people may have this medicinal material when they drink Chinese medicine when they are sick. In fact, this medicinal material can be soaked in water and drunk alone. It can not only cure diseases, but also has It has a very good health-preserving effect. Many people actually like to drink astragalus soaked in water. So what should you pay attention to when drinking astragalus soaked in water? Who is suitable to drink astragalus water?
1. Five must-drinks soaked in astragalus water
01. Must-drinks for high blood pressure
Many patients with high blood pressure, especially elderly patients, are prone to edema in the lower body In this case, drinking astragalus water can effectively eliminate edema and lower blood pressure.
02. Must-drink for diabetes
Generally, diabetic patients have edema and sallow complexion. They can drink some astragalus water. If there are ulcers, add more The effect will be better if you add kudzu root, red peony root and salvia miltiorrhiza.
03. Must drink for psoriasis
Psoriasis, commonly known as cowhide, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. This disease can be effectively treated by preparing 30 grams of each of the four traditional Chinese medicines of Astragalus, Angelicae Sinensis, Rehmannia Rehmanniae and Tribulus Terrestris, and then decocting it with water and taking it twice, once in the morning and evening every day.
04. Must drink if you have spleen deficiency
Drinking astragalus water has many benefits, including the treatment of spleen deficiency. Common symptoms of spleen deficiency include mental fatigue, shortness of breath, excessive phlegm, etc. Decoction of astragalus with Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, etc. can effectively treat spleen deficiency.
05. Must drink for cardiovascular disease
Astragalus has the effect of strengthening the heart, lowering blood pressure, and anti-arrhythmia. It is used daily by patients with heart disease, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, hypertension, etc. About 30 grams of astragalus decocted in water and drank as tea, or soaked in water with wolfberry, dangshen and other medicinal materials, can effectively protect the cardiovascular system.
2. Don’t drink water soaked in astragalus.
1. Don’t drink it if you have kidney yin deficiency, damp heat, or hot toxins.
If you have kidney yin deficiency, damp heat, and Patients with severe heat toxins are advised not to take astragalus soaked in water, because this will not only fail to restore health, but will aggravate the condition.
2. Not drinking during menstruation
Women during menstruation cannot take astragalus water, otherwise it will have adverse effects on menstruation and the body.
3. Do not drink it if you have a cold or fever
Patients with a cold or fever should not take astragalus, as it may affect the relief of cold or fever symptoms.
4. Do not drink during pregnancy
Pregnant women also need to pay special attention when taking astragalus, because it is likely to cause miscarriage and cause harm to the fetus and pregnant women, especially in the third trimester. Expectant mothers need special attention.
3. The best combination in summer
(1) Astragalus and wolfberry
1. Effective anti-aging: wolfberry is rich in wolfberry polysaccharide, β- Carotene, vitamin E, selenium and flavonoids, etc., these substances have good antioxidant effects.
2. Improve sleep quality: Lycium barbarum is suitable for consumption all year round. Regular drinking can improve the body's physical condition, and has a certain effect on alleviating sleep problems such as poor sleep quality and difficulty falling asleep.
3. Improve memory: Wolfberry is called the "wisdom fruit". When combined with astragalus, it can not only improve the brain's memory, but also improve learning ability. It is suitable for students and office workers to drink frequently.
(2) Astragalus and Angelicae
1. Regulate menstruation and relieve pain: Many girls have abnormal menstrual periods, dysmenorrhea and various gynecological diseases. Drinking astragalus soaked in angelica can not only eliminate gynecological inflammation , it can also normalize menstrual periods and reduce pain.
2. Arteriosclerosis: Angelica sinensis can effectively inhibit arteriosclerosis. It can also promote the growth of red blood cells in the blood and nourish blood.
(3) Astragalus with honeysuckle
1. Clearing away heat and detoxifying: Honeysuckle is a good medicine for clearing away heat and detoxifying. It is sweet and cold in nature and aromatic. It is sweet and cold, clears away heat without hurting the stomach, and has a clear and refreshing aroma. It can dispel evil spirits and has the function of relieving surface and removing dampness.
2. Chronic kidney disease: Astragalus and honeysuckle can be said to be a perfect medicinal pair in the treatment of various kidney diseases.
3. Skin itching: Drinking honeysuckle water regularly can effectively relieve skin itching.
(4) Astragalus and Salvia miltiorrhiza
1. Chest obstruction and palpitations: Young people nowadays often feel chest tightness and shortness of breath due to high work pressure. Drinking Astragalus and Salvia miltiorrhiza decoction several times can help. Very good at relieving this symptom.
2. Inhibit proliferation: Astragalus and salvia miltiorrhiza can inhibit excessive proliferation of fibroblasts when used together.
3. Fight thrombosis: Obese people and the elderly are prone to thrombosis. Drinking more salvia water can remove garbage from the blood vessel wall, unblock the blood vessels, and reduce the formation of thrombosis.
(5) American ginseng and astragalus tea
Efficacy: American ginseng and astragalus both have the effect of replenishing qi and replenishing deficiency. Because American ginseng also has the function of nourishing the heart muscle and enhancing myocardial function, American ginseng and astragalus tea Tea can also be used as an auxiliary treatment for myocarditis. American ginseng and astragalus tea have complementary medicinal effects. Regular drinking can enhance the body's immune function, lower blood pressure, and has a good conditioning effect on patients with hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Ingredients: 3 grams each of American ginseng and astragalus. Add 300 ml of water to make a pot of healthy tea. After brewing for 10 minutes, you can drink it. You can add water to the teapot until the water tastes light.
4. Usage of Astragalus
1. If the body suffers from yin deficiency and night sweats, then it is necessary to decoct traditional Chinese medicinal materials with yin-nourishing effects such as Astragalus, Ophiopogon japonicus and Rehmannia glutinosa. , take the medicinal liquid.
2. If the body suffers from chronic nephritis, spleen and kidney deficiency, decoct astragalus with Atractylodes, Codonopsis and Poria.
3. If you have symptoms of spontaneous sweating due to superficial deficiency, especially spontaneous sweating caused by physical deficiency and superficial heat, use Astragalus together with Fangfeng and Atractylodes.
4. If you suffer from acute nephritis and edema, especially edema caused by insufficient kidney yang in the body, you can use Astragalus to make Fangji and Huangqi Decoction. After taking this prescription, the body can quickly restore health.
5. Yang Qi is weak. If the body develops sores but does not recover for a long time, resulting in ulcers or even invagination, taking astragalus can be a good treatment for this disease. Combine astragalus with angelica and chuanqi. The effect is better when used together with Qiong and Pangolin.
6. Lung qi deficiency syndrome. If this disease occurs in the body, the main symptoms are chronic cough, shortness of breath, tiredness, etc. You can take astragalus together with aster and coltsfoot to nourish qi and treat The effect of Qi deficiency.
7. If the sore is ruptured and the wound on the body does not heal, then using astragalus has the effect of promoting muscle growth and closing the wound, so as to restore health.