I was in the hospital hallway that day when I saw an uncle walking into the consultation room with a sad face and a pile of examination reports in his hand.
It turned out that his blood lipids were frighteningly high, and the plaques in his veins were like a river full of sediment, which could burst at any time.
I told him that in addition to taking medicine on time, there is also a little secret weapon - that is, astragalus soaked in water!
Astragalus has many effects and is simply the guardian of blood vessels.
A month after my uncle came home, he came back for a follow-up check-up and was as happy as a child.
He said that he makes a cup of astragalus tea every day, and he feels much more refreshed.
The blood lipids have come down, and even the mental state is much better!
Astragalus, the star of the Chinese medicine industry, can not only fix the surface and stop perspiration, but also invigorate qi.
Let's have a good chat!
1. What are the miraculous effects of astragalus?
Astragalus is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, according to modern medical research, astragalus has the following main effects:
Nourishing Qi and Strengthening Surface: Astragalus helps to enhance the body's immunity and is suitable for the treatment of symptoms such as spleen and lung qi deficiency and loss of appetite.
Nourishing Qi and Nourishing Blood: Astragalus can replenish qi, nourish blood, and benefit Zhongzhong, and is suitable for internal injuries and fatigue, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, qi deficiency, blood deficiency, qi failure and other symptoms.
Lowering blood pressure: Astragalus has the effect of reducing blood viscosity, reducing thrombosis, lowering blood pressure, protecting the heart, regulating blood sugar in both directions, and enhancing the body's immunity, and can be used to treat heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and other diseases.
Diuresis and swelling: Astragalus has a diuretic effect, reducing the accumulation of fluid in the body by increasing the amount of urine excreted, and is suitable for treating symptoms such as edema and fullness.
Anti-aging: The saponins in astragalus have the effect of stimulating the proliferation of bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells, and then exert the effect of nourishing blood and generating blood, and have a certain alleviating effect on palpitations, insomnia, fatigue and other symptoms caused by qi and blood deficiency.
In addition, astragalus is often used in combination with other medicinal materials.
As a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, astragalus has a variety of effects such as replenishing qi and nourishing blood, enhancing immunity, etc.
When combined with other ingredients or herbs, it can produce different effects.
2. What are the excellent combinations of astragalus?
Here are some ingredients and herbs that work well with astragalus:
Astragalus and Angelica: Astragalus membranaceus replenishes qi, Angelica sinensis replenishes blood, and the combination of the two can replenish both qi and blood, especially suitable for people with deficiency of qi and blood.
Astragalus and Ophiopogon membranaceus: Astragalus membranaceus nourishes qi, Ophiopogon nourishes yin, suitable for people who are prone to fire, can clear the heart and moisten the lungs and replenish qi.
Astragalus and yam: Astragalus invigorates qi, yam invigorates the spleen, suitable for people with lung and spleen deficiency, and can enhance physical fitness.
Astragalus and tangerine peel: Astragalus membranaceus replenishes qi, tangerine peel regulates qi and dissolves phlegm, suitable for people with qi congestion, can help regulate qi and reduce bloating.
Astragalus and hawthorn: Astragalus membranaceus replenishes qi, hawthorn invigorates blood and dispels blood stasis, suitable for people with a lot of vascular garbage, can clean blood vessels and promote blood circulation.
Astragalus and Zhimu: Astragalus replenishes qi, Zhimu nourishes yin, suitable for people with yin deficiency, can balance yin and yang, and relieve symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue.
Astragalus and Shengdi: Astragalus membranaceus replenishes qi, nourishes yin in raw land, is suitable for people with insufficient energy, can supplement both qi and yin, and enhance physical fitness.
When using these combinations, it is recommended to choose according to the individual's constitution and needs, and to do so under the guidance of a professional physician.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the dosage and frequency of astragalus to avoid adverse reactions caused by excessive use.
3. What are the precautions for using astragalus?
As a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, Astragalus membranaceus is mainly used for the effects of replenishing qi and fixing the surface, supporting toxin and draining pus, diuretic and muscle building.
However, not all people are suitable for using astragalus, and here are some precautions when using astragalus:
4. Don't drink:
People with kidney yin deficiency, damp heat, and hot poison should not drink astragalus water, because this may aggravate the condition.
Menstruating women should not drink astragalus water, which may adversely affect menstruation and the body.
It is not advisable to drink astragalus water when you have a cold and fever, as it may affect the relief of cold or fever symptoms.
Women during pregnancy should pay special attention because astragalus may cause slippage, causing harm to the fetus and pregnant women, especially expectant mothers in the third trimester.
Five must-drinks:
Patients with high blood pressure must drink, astragalus water can play a role in eliminating edema and lowering blood pressure.
A must-drink for diabetics, astragalus water helps to relieve puffiness and sallow complexion in diabetic patients.
Psoriasis patients must drink, astragalus can be effectively combined with other traditional Chinese medicine to effectively alleviate psoriasis.
Patients with spleen qi deficiency must drink, astragalus and codonopsis, atractylodes and other medicinal materials together decoction water, can effectively treat spleen deficiency.
Patients with cardiovascular diseases must drink, astragalus has the effect of strengthening the heart and lowering blood pressure, anti-arrhythmia, and is beneficial to patients with heart disease, angina, coronary heart disease, hypertension and so on.
Other things to note:
Although astragalus has a tonic effect,
Drinking astragalus water in summer is easy to catch fire,
It is not recommended to drink astragalus water before going to bed
Astragalus has a two-way regulating effect on blood pressure,
When using astragalus, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and choose whether it is suitable according to your specific situation and constitution.
If discomfort occurs during use, you should stop using it promptly and consult a doctor.
At the same time, maintaining a reasonable diet and proper exercise are also important factors in maintaining health.
When using astragalus as a medicinal herb, it is recommended to follow the doctor's instructions and not to use the medicine at will to avoid adverse reactions.
In short, if you want to be physically strong, the combination of astragalus is definitely your intimate partner.
Give it a try and trust me, you're going to love this combo!
If you have any other questions, please feel free to chat with me and share your health tips!