Astragalus is a common Chinese herbal medicine with excellent effect on replenishing qi and blood. But you know what? The correct method of soaking in water determines whether the astragalus water can exert its maximum effect! Today, I will teach you the correct method of soaking astragalus in water to make your health care more effective!
First, the selection of materials. Choosing high-quality astragalus is the first step in soaking in water. Generally speaking, the quality of astragalus is related to the place of origin, and the best astragalus is produced in Hunyuan County and Wutai County in Shanxi Province. When buying astragalus, you should choose a stout, pest-free, mildew-free astragalus, and preferably a new astragalus of the year. It is recommended to buy a regular Chinese herbal medicine store or online store to avoid buying inferior varieties. 2. Treatment before soaking.
Slice or cut the astragalus into sections, wash the astragalus, blanch it with boiling water to remove surface impurities and toxins, and must not be soaked directly in boiling water, otherwise it will destroy its efficacy!
3. How to soak in water.
First of all, the amount of astragalus used for soaking in water should not be too much, generally about 3-5 grams of raw astragalus can be used. Secondly, the astragalus used for soaking in water needs to be soaked in boiling water, not warm or cold water, otherwise the medicinal effect of astragalus cannot be fully exerted. Finally, the astragalus for soaking in water needs to be soaked for about 10 minutes before drinking, so that the medicinal effect of the astragalus can be fully released. After soaking, you can add some wolfberries, which can not only add flavor to the astragalus, but also enhance its effect.
Astragalus is warm and should be drunk in moderation by people who are prone to fire. The dosage should be individualized, and excessive use may cause adverse effects. In general, the regular dose is around 10-15 grams per day. If you experience symptoms such as dry mouth and sore throat, you should stop drinking.
Finally, it is especially reminded not to drink astragalus water on an empty stomach, it is easy to hurt the stomach. It is best to drink it about an hour after eating, which not only does not affect the taste, but also allows the body to fully absorb the nutrients in the astragalus water at the same time.
This is the correct way to soak astragalus in water! Go and try it and feel the magic of astragalus!