If you insist on drinking astragalus soaked water, what will happen to your body? Combined with 5 traditional Chinese medicines, the effect is better

Xiao Liu (pseudonym) is often disgusted by holding hands with her boyfriend because her palms tend to sweat easily, so she went to see a Chinese medicine doctor and found out that she has a deficiency of kidney yin .

Because his figure is a little fatter than his peers, Xiao Liu usually has a low self-esteem. Later, he heard that " drinking astragalus water often can make you thinner ". So I went to the pharmacy to buy a lot of astragalus to soak in water, and after drinking it for a while, it was indeed effective, and I lost some weight .

Later, due to the change of seasons, Xiao Liu accidentally caught a cold, but he continued to drink astragalus soaked in water, but the cold became more and more serious . This made her very puzzled. Can't you drink astragalus water when you have a cold?

1. Astragalus: A "little expert" for tonifying qi and reducing swelling

Astragalus, a very common Chinese herbal medicine, has a long history of being used as medicine. It has been used about 2,000 years ago. It is from "Shen Nong's Materia Medica". Detoxification and other effects.

Astragalus has the following effects:

Invigorating Qi : One of the most important functions is to replenish the Qi of the Sanjiao to protect the Qi in the middle.

Diuretic swelling : such as swelling of the eyelids or legs in the morning, renal edema, edema caused by diabetes.

Reduce urinary protein and protect kidney function : Astragalus can reduce the inflammatory factors and slow down the immune inflammatory response of the kidneys, thereby reducing urinary protein and protecting the kidneys.

Liver protection : Astragalus can also promote the synthesis of "ribonucleic acid" and "protein", make cells grow vigorously, and play a role in protecting the liver.

It can be seen that Astragalus has many effects.

The reason why some people lose weight after drinking astragalus water is related to the diuretic and swelling reduction effect of astragalus , which can promote the body to excrete excess water, and at the same time convert a large amount of fat in time. The weight will naturally drop.

However, it should be noted that you cannot rely on drinking Astragalus soaked in water for a long time to achieve the purpose of losing weight, which can increase the burden on the stomach and stomach, and it will be detrimental to health after a long time .

In addition, the side effects of astragalus cannot be ignored. Not everyone is suitable for drinking astragalus water. Blindly drinking astragalus water may have adverse effects, especially for these 4 types of people:

People with wind-heat and cold, drinking astragalus water will aggravate the disease, because astragalus has a heat generating effect; it is not suitable for people with kidney yin deficiency, damp heat, and hot toxin . , Astragalus has the effect of invigorating qi, and excessive supplementation is likely to cause slippage, which is also not conducive to later childbirth; women who are menstruating should also avoid it as much as possible , otherwise it may have adverse effects on the body.

Therefore, before everyone drinks astragalus water, it is best to understand whether it is suitable for you, so as not to endanger your health.

2. Astragalus, American ginseng and ginseng, which one has the best qi tonifying effect?

These three are common herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine to invigorate qi. Many people often cannot distinguish them due to lack of relevant knowledge. Are the three effects the same? Which one is the best invigorating effect?

1. Astragalus

Astragalus, sweet in medicinal properties, slightly warm, mainly enters the spleen meridian, has a good effect of invigorating qi, diuretic and swelling, benefiting and strengthening the table, tonic and stagnation. It can be chewed dry, soaked in water, stewed in soup or used as medicine, etc. It is suitable for patients with excessive sweating and qi deficiency .

2. American ginseng

American ginseng is flat and cool in nature, and it belongs to the lung and stomach meridians. It can be taken orally, soaked in water, boiled soup, porridge, or used as medicine. It is suitable for people with deficient cold, dizziness, insomnia, etc.

3. Ginseng

Ginseng is warm and has the functions of invigorating vitality, restoring pulse and calming the nerves, nourishing intelligence, and invigorating the spleen .

It can be eaten raw, stewed in soup, soaked in wine, or taken together with other blood and yin-tonifying drugs, and the effect is better. But note that it is not suitable for young people, children , people with five upsets, dry mouth, dry stools, etc.

It can be seen that these three tonics have different applicability. Everyone should choose the appropriate tonic according to their own situation to avoid the risks brought by blind supplementation.

3. Astragalus with these traditional Chinese medicines, the health effect is better

There are many ways to eat astragalus. If you mix it well, the health benefits may also be added.

Generally speaking, there are two most common ways to eat astragalus, one is dry chewing, just like the melon seeds, chewing directly in your mouth; the other is brewing directly in boiling water, 5-10g at a time (no more than 15g at most) , as a tea drink. If astragalus is combined with these traditional Chinese medicines, the effect is even better:

• wolfberry

Lycium barbarum contains a variety of beneficial effects on the human body, such as beta-carotene, Lycium barbarum polysaccharide, selenium, vitamin E, flavonoids, etc., which have good antioxidant effects , and astragalus can help improve sleep quality.

• Angelica

Astragalus with angelica, has a good effect of regulating menstruation and relieving pain, and can also promote the growth of red blood cells in the blood and inhibit arteriosclerosis.

• honeysuckle

Astragalus is warm in nature, while honeysuckle has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. The combination of the two can have a neutralizing effect, thereby eliminating cold and promoting detoxification .

• Ophiopogon japonicus

Ophiopogon japonicus nourishes the yin and moistens the lungs, and astragalus and Ophiopogon japonicus can improve insomnia and constipation .

• hawthorn

Astragalus and hawthorn can play a very good role in nourishing qi and activating blood, and it is more suitable for patients with chronic diseases such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hyperlipidemia.

Note: The above is for reference only, please take it under the guidance of a doctor.

Summary: Astragalus is a good medicine, but it is very particular about taking it. Blindly or wrongly taking it can easily bring about adverse effects, so everyone should be cautious, and it is best to take it under the guidance of a doctor.

References:

[1] "Astragalus, have these effects on patients with kidney disease? 》. Southern Medical University Shunde Hospital Health Number. 2021-10-26

[2] "5 Drink 4 Don't Drink"! The correct way to soak astragalus in water, drink 1 cup a day, the disease will be driven away". Yunnan Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2020-03-29

[3] "Three Treasures of Invigorating Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine: American Ginseng, Ginseng, and Astragalus, the Application is Elaborate". Fujian Provincial Health Consulting Industry Association. 2020-10-03

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