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Astragalus membranaceus is the first medicine for invigorating qi, so how should Astragalus membranaceus be used? Who can use Astragalus membranaceus and who can't? Hello, I'm Dr. Shen. Today, I'm going to tell you a Chinese medicine for invigorating qi and blood-Astragalus membranaceus.

Astragalus membranaceus is a very commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. There is a saying among the people that "often drink Astragalus decoction to prevent diseases and protect health", which means that often soaking Astragalus in water instead of tea has a good effect on disease prevention and health care. The Compendium of Materia Medica also calls Astragalus as the first medicine for invigorating qi, which is also very recognized for its effect of invigorating qi.

So which people are suitable to use Astragalus?

First of all, people with qi deficiency, especially those with spleen deficiency. In Chinese medicine, spleen governs transport and transformation; Governing blood; Main muscles, limbs. Some people due to spleen deficiency, such as indigestion, decreased diet, loose stool, emaciation, physical fatigue, mental fatigue, lack of breath and laziness, are suitable to use Astragalus. Secondly, people with lung qi deficiency. In traditional Chinese medicine, the lung governs qi, regulates breathing, governs propaganda and purgation. Some cases caused by lung qi deficiency, such as cough weakness, thin sputum, low voice, pale face, tired face, limb fatigue, or spontaneous sweating, fear of wind, easy to catch a cold, etc., are suitable for astragalus tonic.

who are not suitable to use astragalus?

The first type is pregnant women, because pregnant women have a special constitution. Eating Astragalus membranaceus may do harm to pregnant women and fetuses, especially at the end of pregnancy. The second type is people with damp heat, because Astragalus membranaceus is warm and dry. People with damp heat may easily get angry with Astragalus membranaceus, but it will aggravate damp heat. The third type is people with high blood pressure. Because Astragalus membranaceus is qi-invigorating, Astragalus membranaceus is also a very good traditional Chinese medicine for raising and lowering blood pressure if it is used reasonably. But for ordinary people, it is better not to eat Astragalus to raise or lower blood pressure, because it is not easy to master that amount, which will lead to blood pressure fluctuation in people with hypertension.

for people who are not suitable for qi and blood, how should they use astragalus every day? Today, I will share a simple little match with you. Radix Astragali, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Fructus Lycii and Fructus Jujubae can play a good role in nourishing qi and blood by boiling them in a health pot or soaking them in a thermos cup.