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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistently elevated blood sugar levels. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of diabetes is related to qi deficiency, spleen deficiency, lung fever and other factors. As a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, astragalus decoction has unique advantages in diabetes. Today we will take a detailed look at why astragalus soup can be used for diabetes.
First of all, one of the main ingredients in astragalus soup is astragalus. Astragalus, also known as skullcap and licorice, has the functions of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, benefiting the lungs and removing heat, and regulating immune function. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is mainly transported, the qi is mainly raised and lowered, and the spleen is deficient, and the qi does not run, which can easily lead to the occurrence of diabetes. Astragalus can replenish spleen, improve spleen function, promote the digestion and absorption of food, and thus improve the pathological state of spleen deficiency.
Secondly, medicinal materials such as sophora and yam are also added to the astragalus soup. Sophora radix has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, which can remove heat toxins from the body and reduce the progression of diabetes. Yam has the effect of tonifying the spleen and stomach, nourishing yin and nourishing the lungs, which can improve the condition of spleen deficiency and lung fever, and then slow down the development of diabetes.
In addition, the astragalus soup is also added with medicinal herbs such as Coptis chinensis and Phellodendron chinensis. Coptis chinensis has the effect of clearing away heat and dampness, which can eliminate dampness in the body and improve the symptoms of thirst, polydipsia, frequent urination and other common symptoms in diabetic patients. Cork has the effect of dampness and itching, which can reduce the uncomfortable symptoms such as itching caused by dampness and heat in diabetic patients.
In general, Astragalus decoction can improve the pathological state of diabetes and slow down the progression of the disease by replenishing qi and strengthening the spleen, clearing heat and dehumidifying. Astragalus decoction has mild medicinal properties, whether it is for mild and early diabetes patients, or for patients with diabetes mellitus with qi deficiency, spleen deficiency and other pathological manifestations, it has a good effect.
In clinical application, astragalus decoction is generally taken in the form of a decoction. The cooking time and heat of decoction Chinese herbal medicines need to be strictly controlled to ensure the dissolution and release of active ingredients. In addition, according to the specific condition of the patient and the principle of syndrome differentiation treatment, the compatibility can also be adjusted on the basis of Astragalus decoction, and the drugs can be increased or decreased to achieve better results.
However, it should be noted that although astragalus decoction has good efficacy, it is not suitable for all diabetic patients. Before using Astragalus decoction** diabetes, patients should be diagnosed with the type of diabetes, the severity of the condition, and take medication** under the guidance of a doctor.
To sum up, as a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, astragalus decoction has unique advantages in diabetes. Through the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, clearing heat and removing dampness, Astragalus decoction can improve the pathological state of diabetic patients and slow down the progression of the disease. However, before using Astragalus decoction**, patients should ensure a diagnosis of diabetes and strictly follow their doctor's instructions**.
Health References:
1.Zhang Xin, Li Wei. Application of Chinese medicine astragalus decoction in diabetes mellitus[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2020,25(2):156-162