Astragalus is a common Chinese herbal medicine that is widely used in the field of traditional Chinese medicine. It has the effect of nourishing qi and nourishing blood, invigorating qi and strengthening the surface, and is considered to be a very good tonic. Therefore, many people prefer to soak astragalus in water to drink it in hopes of reaping the benefits of their physical health. However, it is not a wise choice for middle-aged and elderly people to drink astragalus soaked water regularly as it may have some adverse effects on their body.
First of all, astragalus has a certain warming and tonic effect, which can easily lead to excessive yang energy in the body of middle-aged and elderly people. The body function of middle-aged and elderly people has begun to decline, and the yang energy is relatively weak, if the astragalus is oversupplemented, it may lead to excessive yang energy, and symptoms such as fire, dry mouth, and insomnia may appear. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should choose medicinal materials suitable for their physique for conditioning, rather than blindly pursuing the efficacy of supplements.
Secondly, astragalus has some immunomodulatory effects, but excessive consumption may lead to immune system dysregulation. The immune system of middle-aged and elderly people is already relatively weak, and if a large amount of astragalus is taken for a long time, it may lead to overactivation of the immune system, triggering excessive immune response, allergies, autoimmune diseases and other problems. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should be cautious when choosing medicinal herbs to avoid overstimulating the immune system.
In addition, astragalus has a certain blood pressure regulating effect, but for middle-aged and elderly people, excessive consumption may cause blood pressure fluctuations. The blood pressure of middle-aged and elderly people is often relatively unstable, and if a large amount of astragalus is taken for a long time, it may cause blood pressure to rise or fluctuate, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should pay attention to controlling the dose when taking astragalus to avoid adverse effects on blood pressure.
Finally, astragalus has some anticoagulant effect, but for middle-aged and elderly people, excessive consumption may lead to an increased risk of bleeding. Middle-aged and elderly people have relatively poor blood circulation function, and if you take a large amount of astragalus for a long time, it may cause the blood to be too thin and increase the risk of bleeding. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should pay attention to controlling the dose when taking astragalus to avoid bleeding problems.
To sum up, middle-aged and elderly people should not drink "astragalus soaked water" regularly because it may have some adverse effects on their body. The physical function of middle-aged and elderly people has begun to decline, and they need to choose medicinal materials suitable for their physique for conditioning, rather than blindly pursuing the efficacy of supplements. When choosing medicinal herbs, middle-aged and elderly people should carefully consider and avoid overstimulating yang energy, immune system, blood pressure and blood circulation to ensure good health.