What benefits can the body gain by insisting on drinking astragalus soaked in water? Combined with 3 herbs, the effect is better
Auntie Wang is 63 years old this year, and usually pays attention to health preservation. Aunt Wang's constitution is relatively weak. I heard that Astragalus has the effect of tonifying qi, nourishing blood and enhancing immunity , so she has been drinking astragalus in water every day since a year ago.
Auntie Wang felt no physical discomfort after drinking it for a while, but due to the changing seasons some time ago, the weather was hot and cold, causing Auntie Wang to catch a cold. She thought that her body must be a lot weaker when she caught a cold, so she increased the amount of astragalus soaked in water, but only after drinking it for a few days, she became angry .
Auntie Wang is very puzzled, how can the traditional Chinese medicine for invigorating the middle and benefiting qi still get angry?
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the main effect of astragalus is to replenish vitality, and it is the strongest in various traditional Chinese medicines. Cancer patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy.
Professor Li Jiren, a master of traditional Chinese medicine in his 90s, also said that he successfully reversed the three highs by insisting on drinking his own traditional Chinese medicine tea every day, and astragalus is the most important one .
Is drinking astragalus water for a long time good or bad for the body?
1. Astragalus has the same origin as medicine and food, will it hurt the kidneys if you eat it regularly?
Astragalus is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine in daily life. Some people will use it to soak in water, cook porridge, and also eat it in dishes. What is the effect of astragalus?
In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus is warm and sweet in nature and taste, enters the spleen and lung meridians, and has the effects of invigorating qi and raising yang, nourishing toxins and promoting muscle growth, diverting water and reducing swelling, and benefiting and strengthening the body. Modern pharmacological studies have found that Astragalus can enhance the body's immune function, hypoxia tolerance and stress ability .
But astragalus belongs to traditional Chinese medicine after all, some friends may worry about whether long-term consumption of astragalus will damage the liver and kidney.
Research and analysis by the Nephrology Department of the University City Hospital of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine showed that in the treatment of membranous nephropathy, the total remission rate of Western medicine alone was 68%, while the total remission rate of traditional Chinese medicine compound combined with Western medicine based on astragalus was 68%. As high as 86.9%.
Moreover, it can effectively reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, and also has obvious advantages in improving the remission rate and reducing urinary protein.
Lu Yueqing, director of the Blood Purification Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reminded that what really hurts the kidneys are traditional Chinese medicines and proprietary Chinese medicines containing aristolochic acid, such as Qingmuxiang, cinnabar lotus, aristolochia, Guanmutong, Guangfangji, Tianxiangteng and Xun It is recommended to follow the doctor's instructions when taking these drugs.
2. Adhere to a cup of astragalus soaked in water every day, or you can reap 4 benefits
In addition to tonifying qi, drinking astragalus soaked in water every day has the following benefits:
1. Improve immunity
Astragalus has a high content of various nutrients such as amino acids and trace elements. Drinking astragalus water can enhance immunity, reduce the incidence of various diseases, and help prevent colds.
2. Relieve brain fatigue
The trace elements contained in astragalus can stimulate the brain and relieve brain fatigue, so when you are sleepy or tired, you can try drinking a glass of astragalus water.
3. Eliminate edema
Astragalus can dilute water and reduce swelling, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension who are prone to leg edema. Proper drinking of astragalus water can help eliminate edema to a certain extent.
4. Bu Zhong Yi Qi
Chinese medicine believes that astragalus has the effect of invigorating the middle and replenishing qi, and it is often given to patients with weak constitution, weak pulse, and easy fatigue. Drinking some astragalus water daily can also replenish energy, improve shortness of breath and enhance immunity.
It should be noted that although astragalus soaked in water is good, some people are not suitable for drinking.
First, women who are in the menstrual period , otherwise it may affect menstruation and physical health;
Second, pregnant women during pregnancy , because Astragalus may cause slippage and damage the health of the fetus and pregnant women;
The third is pulmonary tuberculosis patients , because Astragalus is easy to cause cough and phlegm, resulting in aggravation of tuberculosis;
Fourth, patients with symptoms such as sore throat, fever and aversion to cold in the early stage of a cold , because Astragalus can invigorate qi, if used too early, it can cause "closed door robbers" and make it difficult to recover from a cold.
3. When Astragalus is soaked in water, you may wish to add these 3 traditional Chinese medicines
Compared with astragalus soaked in water alone, astragalus can play more health care effects after soaking with other medicinal materials.
- Astragalus and Red Dates Tea
Recipe : 10 grams of astragalus, 6 red dates
Practice : first wash the astragalus and red dates, and then remove the pits for the red dates. Then add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, add astragalus and red dates, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and continue to boil for 20 minutes. Drink when warm.
Efficacy : Astragalus red jujube tea can not only invigorate qi, but also nourish blood. It is very suitable for people with weak qi and blood to drink, and it is also very suitable for drinking in winter.
- Poria and Astragalus Tea
Recipe : Astragalus 3 grams, Poria 5 grams
Method : Put Astragalus and Poria in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drink when warm.
Efficacy : Astragalus can invigorate Qi and raise Yang, while Poria can remove dampness. The combination of the two can better mobilize Yang Qi in the body. Drinking this tea in summer can improve the symptoms of cold hands and feet in winter.
- Astragalus and wolfberry tea
Recipe : 5 grams of astragalus, 5 grams of wolfberry
Practice : Soak the astragalus in water for about 20-30 minutes, then put the astragalus and wolfberry into the pot, boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Drink when warm.
Efficacy : Astragalus can invigorate Qi and solidify the surface, while Lycium barbarum can nourish blood and soothe the nerves, nourish the liver and kidney.
Astragalus is a very common Chinese herbal medicine, which has the functions of invigorating Qi, strengthening the exterior, strengthening the spleen and stomach, etc. For people with weak constitution and always lack of energy, drinking some Astragalus soaked water can help to boost the spirit and strengthen the immunity.
However, although Astragalus is good, it is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a professional Chinese medicine doctor before drinking astragalus and take it under the guidance of a doctor.
References:
[1] Wang Yong. Astragalus, sweet and warm, famous general. China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2008-12-17
[2] Huang Naixiang. Drink astragalus water every day to improve immunity. Health Times. 2006-08-17
[3] Magical use of Astragalus, nourishing Qi and benefiting the body. Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 2022-02-05
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