Astragalus is a common Chinese herbal medicine, which has the effects of qi replenishment, diuresis, detoxification, etc., and is often used for symptoms such as qi deficiency and fatigue, edema, and colds. Soaking in water is a common way to use astragalus, and the following is the correct way to soak astragalus in water.
1. Preparation before soaking.
1.Choose high-quality astragalus: High-quality astragalus is pale yellow, relatively dry, and free of impurities and mildew. If the color of the astragalus is whitish or too damp, it may be of poor quality or mildew, and it is recommended not to use it.
2.Wash the herbs: Soak the astragalus in clean water for about 10 minutes, and then wash the sediment and impurities on its surface.
3.Cut into sections: Dry the washed astragalus and then cut it into small pieces, about 1-3 cm in length.
Second, the method of soaking in water.
1.Soaking temperature: The temperature of the soaking water should be moderate, not too high or too low. Generally speaking, the water temperature of around 80 degrees Celsius is more suitable. If the water temperature is too high, it will destroy the active ingredients in astragalus; If the water temperature is too low, it is not easy to soak the effect.
2.Soak the water amount: Generally speaking, about 10 grams of astragalus should be used for each soaking in water, and the water volume is about 500 ml. If the amount of water is too much or too little, it will affect the concentration and efficacy of astragalus.
3.Soaking time: The soaking time should be more than 30 minutes, the longer the time, the easier it is to soak the effect. However, the soaking time should not be too long, generally not more than 2 hours.
4.Frequency of drinking: Generally, 1-2 times a day is sufficient. If you need to drink it multiple times, you can increase the amount of astragalus in moderation.
3. Precautions.
1.Astragalus soaked water should not be drunk excessively, excessive drinking will increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, affecting the health of the body.
2.Astragalus soaked water is not suitable for pregnant women, lactating women, children and other people to drink.
3.When soaking astragalus in water, high-quality astragalus should be used, and inferior or mildew herbs should be avoided.
4.When soaking astragalus in water, you should pay attention to the moderate water temperature and do not use overheated water temperature.
5.Astragalus should be drunk in time after soaking in water, and should not be left for too long, so as not to affect the efficacy and taste.
In short, the correct method of soaking astragalus in water can improve the efficacy and taste, avoid waste and affect health. When soaking in water, we should pay attention to the key points such as choosing high-quality astragalus, washing herbs, cutting sections, and choosing the appropriate temperature and time of soaking water. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the number of drinks and the applicable population to avoid adverse reactions and ***