Efficacy and Precautions of Astragalus membranaceus

According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Astragalus is sweet and slightly warm. Has the effects of invigorating qi, invigorating yang, consolidating exterior surface, stopping sweating, promoting diuresis, relieving swelling, promoting stagnation and stopping arthralgia. One of the most familiar is its effect of invigorating qi and rising yang. The famous prescriptions Buzhong Yiqi Decoction and Shengxian Decoction all take Astragalus as the monarch medicine, and its main function is to replenish qi and promote yang.

Pregnant women should not eat blindly.

Many people think that Astragalus membranaceus is a tonic, which should be beneficial and harmless to pregnant women. In fact, this idea is biased. The first priority in the use of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions is "syndrome differentiation and treatment", and the individual situation of each pregnant woman is different. You shouldn't eat/drink astragalus blindly. Once the "medicine is not symptomatic", it will not only fail to nourish, but may also cause adverse effects.

Astragalus water/medicated diet is not a necessary choice.

Therefore, as long as healthy pregnant women have a reasonable diet, regular work and rest, scientific exercise, and a happy mood, and can adhere to the timely check-up, there is no need to drink Astragalus water/eat Astragalus medicated diet.

Professional advice is very important.

If you really want to use Astragalus, I suggest consulting a professional Chinese medicine or pharmacist first.