Astragalus is a very common Chinese herbal medicine with high medicinal value, and astragalus is rich in nutrients, and astragalus can be seen in many medicinal ingredients. In addition, astragalus can be used to make a tonic diet, which has the effect of nourishing qi and blood and regulating the spleen and stomach.
For a long time, people have had a very positive attitude towards the value of astragalus, especially the older generation said that astragalus really has benefits that can beat hundreds of drugs. Although it may sound exaggerated, it does have many effects, and there are many benefits to be reaped when taken in moderation.
1.Protects the liver and stomach
Regular consumption of astragalus soaked water will show a significant increase in the protein contained in the body and total serum protein, and can increase the daily urine output.
The protein content in the urine is reduced, which prevents liver disease, stomach disease, gastric ulcer and other problems, enhances myocardial contractility, and effectively prevents myocardial circulatory failure.
2.Boosts immune function
The nutrients in Astragalus can enhance the phagocytosis efficiency of the reticuloendothelial system, and can also significantly increase the number of blood cells and white blood cells.
In this way, the phagocytosis percentage and phagocytosis index of macrophages can be significantly increased, which can better promote humoral immunity and cellular immunity.
3.Reduces puffiness
Drinking astragalus soaked water regularly can speed up the body's metabolic ability, and some ** people use this point of astragalus to increase the qi in the body, which has the effect of replenishing blood and invigorating qi. Therefore, astragalus is used as a "holy product" to speed up the elimination of toxins from the body.
4.Nourishes the heart
Astragalus soaked in water, insist on drinking 1 2 cups a day, can promote blood circulation;Breaks down cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL. It strengthens the contractility of the myocardium, dilates blood vessels, promotes aerobic, and helps the body replenish strong blood oxygen to prevent cardiomyopathy.
5.Improves the function of the digestive system
Astragalus contains a compound called astragalin, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can reduce symptoms of gastritis and hyperacidity and promote digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, drinking astragalus soaked water can help improve the health of the gastrointestinal tract and reduce gastrointestinal discomfort and digestive problems.
Regular consumption of astragalus water can indeed help** and make weight loss, which is mainly due to the fact that astragalus has the effect of diluting water and reducing swelling.
Astragalus can make the body's excess water out of the body, and at the same time can help burn a part of fat, so some people have a thin body during long-term drinking of astragalus water.
However, we must not simply use astragalus to soak in water, because astragalus can replenish the middle qi. The reason why some people are fat is due to metabolic disorders caused by qi and blood, and at this time there will be edema or obesity problems.
1.Inflammation worsens
If the patient has a certain inflammation problem, drinking astragalus water will cause their own inflammation symptoms to be more serious. Therefore, we must go to the hospital for relevant examinations, so as to effectively suppress the further development of the disease.
2.Increase the burden on the liver and kidneys
Although the medicinal value of astragalus is higher, drinking the water soaked in astragalus is also more beneficial to the body. But after all, astragalus is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, and the drug usually needs to pass through the liver and kidneys to complete metabolism. Therefore, long-term overdose of astragalus-soaked water may cause a certain degree of damage to the liver and kidneys.
3.Lack of fluid in the body
Astragalus water has the effect of diuresis and swelling, and has a good effect on improving the symptoms of limb edema caused by various reasons, but if there is no edema itself. Drinking astragalus water may lead to deficiency in the body and symptoms of dry mouth.
4.Linger evil spirits
Because astragalus is a qi tonic drug, and the astragalus in astragalus water is mostly a qi tonic drug, its nature is warm. If the patient drinks astragalus water for a long time and in large quantities, it is easy to lead to the retention of evil qi, which in turn causes uncomfortable symptoms, such as diarrhea and bloating.
Patients should first stop drinking astragalus water, and if the uncomfortable symptoms are not significantly relieved for a long time, they can follow the doctor's instructions to take Chinese patent medicines such as Lizhong pills and Sijunzi decoction**.
5.Delayed illness**
The colds in winter and spring are mostly caused by the invasion of external evils, and the colds caused by the invasion of external evils need the body's publicity of cold evils.
Astragalus is a solid drug, which can hinder the invasion of external evils when consumed, but when it is consumed in a cold, it will cause external evils to be unable to vent, which has a certain impact on the cold.
1.Wheat Dong
Mai Dong has the effect of quenching thirst, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and Astragalus has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing the middle, lifting the sun, benefiting the body, diuretic, and supporting the toxin muscles, so the two can be soaked in water together to relieve the symptoms of dry mouth, and can also play a role in benefiting the lungs and spleen.
2.Poria cocos
Poria cocos has the effect of dispelling dampness and detoxification, which can be used to assist in the symptoms of beriberi, scabies, etc., astragalus and Poria cocos are boiled together to drink, which is conducive to promoting the discharge of excess water in the body, and can help relieve unfavorable urination and edema caused by kidney deficiency
In addition, when the two are taken together, they can enhance the body's immunity and physical functions, and resist the invasion of a variety of viruses and bacteria. It is also conducive to relieving discomfort in the stomach and intestines, and the most important thing is that it can replenish blood, qi, beauty, beauty, and improve your complexion!
3.Cinnamon sticks
Astragalus is beneficial to qi and blood, while cinnamon is warm, can warm the meridians, help yang and dissolve qi, sweat and dissolve muscles, and flatten qi, and the two flavors of traditional Chinese medicine are matched.
It can enhance the effect of warming the meridians and blood, invigorating qi and pulse, and is suitable for patients with diseases such as insufficient qi and blood hygiene, numbness of shoulders and arms, and muscle pain. Cinnamon branches are forbidden to be used by those who are deficient in yin and fire, and who are vain in blood heat.
4.Goji berries
In summer, it is relatively hot, so soaking in water with astragalus can play a role in invigorating qi and strengthening the surface, and can also achieve the effect of stopping perspiration. If there is kidney deficiency, you can also soak it in water with wolfberry to drink, which can achieve the function of tonifying the kidney and help enhance physical fitness.
5.Honey
Astragalus can also be soaked in water with honey and drunk. Honey is warm and sweet, and has the effects of tonifying the middle and relieving urgency, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, and moistening the intestines and laxative. Soaking honey and astragalus together in water has a laxative effect, and has a certain relieving effect on indigestion caused by poor gastrointestinal function.
6.Roses
Roses have the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin, invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, and astragalus can replenish qi and calm the nerves.
Soaking the two in water together can not only beautify the skin, nourish the body, but also make people have a good quality of sleep. It is very suitable for daily drinking, and it can improve sleep in the long run.