In winter, the climate is very cold, and the human body needs more energy to withstand the cold. At this time, properly drinking astragalus soaked water can not only raise the yang and replenish the lungs, but also enhance physical fitness and improve the body's immunity.
In recent years, with the increase of people's attention to health, astragalus water has gradually become the choice of many people's health. However, drinking more astragalus water is not always better, and excessive consumption may backfire and cause adverse effects on the body.
Astragalus has its effects, how to use it to play a better role, you need to eat astragalus correctly to avoid damage to the body.
Boosts immunity
Astragalus is rich in a variety of nutrients, such as amino acids, polysaccharides, saponins, etc., which can help us enhance the body's immune function, improve the body's resistance, and prevent colds and other diseases.
Improves digestion
Some of the ingredients in astragalus can help regulate gastrointestinal function, promote gastrointestinal motility, relieve problems such as constipation and stomach pain, and make our digestive system healthier.
Lowers blood sugar and blood pressure
For some people with diabetes and high blood pressure, astragalus soaking in water is a very beneficial drink. It can effectively lower blood sugar and blood pressure, alleviate the condition, and improve the quality of life.
Beauty and beauty
Some ingredients in astragalus can inhibit the formation of melanin, reduce problems such as pigmentation and freckles, make ** smoother and delicate, and have the effect of beauty and beauty.
Improves the body's resistance
Some components in astragalus can stimulate the activity of the body's immune cells, enhance the body's resistance, and prevent the occurrence of diseases.
Astragalus water is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that is believed to have a variety of effects such as invigorating qi, nourishing blood, benefiting the middle, and calming the nerves. However, despite the many benefits of astragalus water, it is not suitable for everyone to drink. The following are four groups of people who should not drink astragalus water:
1. Those with damp and hot constitution: Astragalus has a warming effect, for people who belong to the damp heat constitution, drinking astragalus water will aggravate the damp heat in the body and affect the health of the body.
People with damp and hot constitution often manifest symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter mouth, yellow and greasy tongue, and short and red urine.
2. Those who are deficient in yin and fire: People with yin deficiency and fire are deficient in the body, and the yang energy is hyperactive, which is manifested as symptoms such as hot hands and feet, dry mouth and throat, and night sweats. Astragalus is warm, and drinking astragalus water will aggravate the heat and dryness in the body, resulting in discomfort.
3. People with cold and fever: When you have a cold and fever, the human body is more hot and poisonous, and drinking astragalus water at this time will promote heat poison and aggravate the condition. In addition, when the human body is weak in the heat of a cold, it is not advisable to take astragalus.
4. Pregnant women: Pregnant women need to pay special attention to diet and health care during pregnancy, astragalus has the effect of invigorating qi and solidifying the surface, diuresis and swelling, but it may also have a stimulating effect on the uterus, so pregnant women should be particularly cautious when drinking astragalus water, and it is best to consult a doctor.
Astragalus water should not be drunk in excess。Although astragalus is a relatively mild Chinese herbal medicine, excessive consumption can still cause a burden on the body. In general, 1-2 cups per day are sufficient.
Astragalus water should not be drunk on an empty stomach。Drinking on an empty stomach can affect digestion, leading to problems such as stomach pain and excessive stomach acid. It is best to drink it after a meal to better exert the health benefits of astragalus.
Astragalus water is not suitable for pregnant women。Because astragalus has the effect of invigorating blood, pregnant women may have an effect on the fetus when drinking it. In addition, for some patients with chronic diseases, such as liver disease, kidney disease, etc., it is also necessary to drink astragalus water with caution.
Pay attention to the combination of astragalus。Astragalus can be drunk with different Chinese herbal medicines, but it is necessary to pay attention to the rationality of the combination. For example, drinking astragalus and wolfberry together can boost immunity, but drinking astragalus and coptis together will reduce the efficacy of the drug.
Astragalus, a common Chinese medicinal material, has won widespread praise for its various effects such as invigorating qi, nourishing blood, and benefiting the lungs. If you want to use the power of astragalus to achieve better health results, you may want to try to pair it with some ingredients and soak it in water.
The combination of astragalus and wolfberry
Goji berries, known as "red treasures", are rich in a variety of nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and polysaccharides. When astragalus and wolfberry meet, they synergize with each other and work together to exert a tonic effect. Astragalus membranaceus replenishes qi and wolfberry nourishes blood, the combination of the two can effectively improve the lack of qi and blood, enhance physical strength, and improve immunity.
The combination of astragalus and red dates
Jujubes, which have been a good nourishing product since ancient times, are rich in protein, sugars and a variety of trace elements. Astragalus and red dates are soaked in water and drunk together, which can play the effect of "jujube qi soup".
The sweetness of jujube and the fragrance of astragalus are blended together, which not only has a mellow taste, but also helps to nourish the qi, nourish the blood and calm the nerves, and has a significant effect on improving sleep quality and relieving fatigue.
Astragalus is paired with honey
Known as a "gift from nature", honey is rich in active enzymes, amino acids and minerals. Soaking astragalus with honey and drinking it can not only enhance the lung tonifying effect of astragalus, but also moisten the intestines and laxative, beautify and nourish the skin. This combination not only has high nutritional value, but also helps to regulate endocrine and improve ** condition.
All in all, as a Chinese herbal medicine with multiple effects, astragalus can exert a richer health care effect through clever combination of ingredients, such as wolfberry, red dates and honey. In order to better exert the effect of astragalus, you may wish to choose the appropriate combination according to your personal needs.