Function and Efficacy of Water Soaking Astragalus Membranaceus
Can enhance immunity
Astragalus membranaceus is rich in various nutrients, nucleotides and carbohydrates. This is due to the weakness of the spleen and stomach, which can be relieved by drinking Astragalus water when coughing due to lung deficiency. Drinking astragalus with water can enhance immunity and avoid flu.
Can protect the liver and stomach
Soaking Astragalus membranaceus with water can increase the contents of serum total protein and human albumin, increase daily urine output, avoid cirrhosis, gastritis and stomach diseases, and also enhance myocardial contractility and avoid chronic heart failure.
Can maintain endocrine system
Astragalus membranaceus has the practical effects of antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic and hypolipidemic, and is suitable for people with myocardial infarction, heart disease and hypertension. If you soak in water with Lycium barbarum, Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis pilosula, you can maintain the endocrine system and reduce edema caused by diabetes or hypertension. Astragalus membranaceus also has anti-aging, anti-stress and bacteriostatic effects, which can clear renal proteinuria, improve myocardial contractility and regulate blood sugar content. It can also dilate coronary artery, provide enough blood night for heart, improve immune function and slow down cell aging.
It can replenish qi and consolidate exterior.
The key of Astragalus membranaceus is nourishing yin and blood, which is suitable for people with weak constitution and low language, assisting spleen deficiency and dampness, and general weakness. Astragalus tea also has the function of diuresis and detumescence, which is suitable for people with deficiency of both qi and blood, edema and oliguria.
Accelerate metabolism
Astragalus membranaceus can enhance human physiological metabolism and promote the renewal of serum protein and liver protein. Soaking astragalus in water can nourish skin, improve complexion and remove heavy moisture in the body.
What can't Astragalus be eaten with?
Astragalus membranaceus is a good Chinese medicine for invigorating qi. It should not be taken with the following ingredients or drugs:
1. Astragalus membranaceus should not be eaten with sweet almonds. Eating together will not only produce a reaction, but also reduce the practical effect of astragalus.
2. Astragalus membranaceus can't be eaten with carrots. Radish has the function of breaking qi, while astragalus has the function of invigorating qi and enriching blood. Taking it together will cause flatulence, bloating and other side effects, and will also reduce the efficacy of Astragalus membranaceus.
3. Astragalus membranaceus can't be taken together with Scrophularia, which have similar effects and will cause discomfort after taking it. It should also be noted that people during menstruation and colds should not take astragalus.