Astragalus membranaceus is a very common Chinese medicine. There is a saying among the people that "often drink Astragalus decoction for disease prevention and health care", which means that it is very effective to soak Astragalus with water instead of tea. "Compendium of Materia Medica" also refers to Astragalus as the first medicine for invigorating qi, and its effect of invigorating qi is also very recognized.
So who is suitable to supplement with astragalus?
The first is people with qi deficiency, especially those with spleen deficiency. Chinese medicine believes that the spleen governs transportation; Treat blood; Major muscles, limbs. Some people due to spleen deficiency, such as indigestion, decreased diet, loose stool, emaciation, physical fatigue, mental fatigue, lack of breathing and laziness, are suitable for using Astragalus membranaceus. Secondly, people with lung qi deficiency. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lung governs qi, regulates breathing and governs propaganda. Some cases caused by lung qi deficiency, such as cough weakness, thin phlegm, low voice, pale face, facial fatigue, limb weakness, or spontaneous sweating, fear of wind, easy to catch a cold and so on. , are suitable for astragalus tonic.
Who is not suitable for eating astragalus?
The first one is pregnant, because pregnant women have a special constitution. Eating Astragalus membranaceus may do harm to pregnant women and fetuses, especially in the third trimester. The second kind is people who are hot and humid, because Astragalus is warm and dry. People with damp heat may easily get angry when eating Astragalus membranaceus, but it will aggravate damp heat. The third type is patients with hypertension. Because Astragalus membranaceus is beneficial to qi, it is also a very good antihypertensive Chinese medicine if used reasonably. But for ordinary people, it is best not to eat astragalus to raise or lower blood pressure, because it is not easy to master that amount, which will lead to blood pressure fluctuation in patients with hypertension.
For people whose qi and blood are not suitable, how should they use Astragalus every day? Today I will share a simple little match with you. Radix Astragali, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Fructus Lycii, and Fructus Jujubae can play a very good role in invigorating qi and blood by boiling in a health pot or soaking in a thermos cup.