What are the differences between roasted astragalus and raw astragalus?

Astragalus is a relatively common Chinese medicine in clinical practice, which has certain effects of replenishing qi and blood. People who are not familiar with Astragalus generally ignore its application. Because Astragalus is divided into raw Astragalus and roasted Astragalus, some people ignore this point when purchasing Astragalus, which may affect the effect of Chinese medicine treatment. So what are the differences between roasted astragalus and raw astragalus? Learn more.

1. Astragalus is a very good traditional Chinese medicine for replenishing qi. It can replenish qi, strengthen the exterior, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. There are two types of Astragalus: raw Astragalus and roasted Astragalus. The effects of the two Chinese medicines are slightly different. Roasted Astragalus is made from traditional raw Astragalus, which is made by slicing raw Astragalus and frying it with honey. Roasted Astragalus is better at replenishing Qi and producing blood. It is suitable for people with lung deficiency, shortness of breath, Qi deficiency and weak blood, and Qi deficiency and constipation. Roasted Astragalus focuses on replenishing Qi and raising Yang. Raw Astragalus mainly has the effects of replenishing Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, expelling toxins and draining pus, and promoting tissue regeneration. Roasted Astragalus is mainly used to replenish the middle Qi, and taking too much roasted Astragalus can easily cause getting a sore throat.

2. Raw Astragalus can replenish Qi. For example, lack of energy in speaking, walking, and pale complexion are all manifestations of spleen and lung Qi deficiency. Raw Astragalus can replenish the qi of the whole body. For example, raw Astragalus can be used for qi deficiency in the upper body, and it can also be used for qi deficiency in the lower body. Raw Astragalus has the effects of invigorating Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, detoxifying, and promoting tissue regeneration. It is suitable for spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, carbuncles that do not ulcerate or ulcers that do not heal for a long time, etc. Roasted Astragalus is made from traditional Astragalus processing, which is made by slicing raw Astragalus, adding honey and frying it. The processing is relatively rough and labor-intensive. Roasted Astragalus is good at replenishing Qi and producing blood. It is suitable for shortness of breath due to lung deficiency, weak Qi and blood, and constipation due to Qi deficiency. Doctors often use it for patients with "insufficient Qi and sagging organs".

3. Some people are prone to catching colds when the weather changes, which Chinese medicine calls "insolubility of the exterior". Astragalus can be used to strengthen the exterior. Regular consumption of Astragalus can prevent frequent colds. There is a famous prescription in Traditional Chinese Medicine called "Yupingfeng Powder", which contains three herbs, the main one being astragalus, which can be used to treat frequent colds. People who are weak or old often have some edema in their lower limbs. If you suffer from "Qi deficiency", you can also take Astragalus regularly. People with chronic kidney disease may also often suffer from edema. Astragalus is sometimes a commonly used Chinese medicine during traditional Chinese medicine treatment.