Does Astragalus cause internal heat?

Many people are familiar with Astragalus, which is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine that everyone is familiar with. However, Astragalus can not only be used as a medicinal material, but also can be used as food. It has very good health care effects. Generally, many people use Astragalus to make tea. Astragalus can keep people healthy and away from many diseases. However, Astragalus also has many side effects when used.

Does Astragalus cause internal heat?

Astragalus can cause internal heat. The most common side effect of Astragalus is the rapid onset of "internal heat" symptoms, such as flushing, irritability, poor sleep or insomnia, sore throat, high blood pressure or dizziness, etc., which can even aggravate the condition or reverse the course of the disease. Clinically, people often use Astragalus alone for tonic or take a large amount at one time, which is a dangerous behavior of looking for illness when there is no illness or aggravating the illness.

When taking Astragalus for tonic purposes, it is generally necessary to start with a small amount and increase the dosage gradually. While taking it, observe whether there are any signs of getting angry, whether the original disease in the body has worsened, or whether there is a feeling of stuffiness or pain. If so, the dosage should be discontinued or taken with other medicine. If symptoms such as fatigue, sweating or shortness of breath are alleviated, and the mental and physical strength are improved without the above-mentioned side effects, the dosage can be increased.

A safer way is to use Codonopsis pilosula first, and then add or switch to Astragalus after it is effective without side effects. When using Astragalus, increase the dosage gradually to the level that the body can tolerate without side effects. The safest way is to use the formula.

The efficacy and function of Astragalus

1. Strengthen your body

Astragalus soaked in water has the effect of strengthening the physical fitness. Scientists have proved through experiments that animals that take Astragalus water gain weight much faster than animals that do not take Astragalus water. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that drinking more Astragalus water on a daily basis can help you feel better and your shortness of breath will gradually disappear. It can also effectively enhance your body's immunity and prevent colds.

2. Treat osteoporosis

If the patient suffers from osteoporosis, he can appropriately choose Huangqi Guizhi Wuwu Decoction, which can effectively treat numbness and soreness in the lower limbs.

3. Prevent and treat chronic rhinitis

Boiling Astragalus, Atractylodes and Saposhnikovia together and drinking the decoction can effectively treat spontaneous sweating, night sweats, allergic rhinitis, asthma, colds and other diseases, and can effectively prevent and treat chronic rhinitis.

4. Enhance myocardial contractility

The benefits of drinking Astragalus water, in addition to strengthening the body, also include enhancing myocardial contractility, which can effectively prevent circulatory failure in the body.

5. Treat spleen deficiency syndrome

There are many benefits of drinking Astragalus water, including preventing and treating spleen deficiency. Common spleen deficiency syndrome mainly manifests itself as mental fatigue, shortness of breath, excessive phlegm, etc. Boil Astragalus together with Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, etc. and drink the decoction.

6. Treat gastritis

If you suffer from experimental gastritis, drinking more Astragalus water on a daily basis can effectively alleviate the symptoms, and the amount of protein in the urine will also decrease.

7. Prevent and treat hypertension

Many patients with hypertension, especially the elderly, are prone to swelling in the lower body. Drinking Astragalus water can effectively eliminate edema and lower blood pressure.

8. Relieve iron deficiency heart disease

If the patient suffers from iron deficiency heart disease, take out 50 grams of astragalus and boil it in water every day, and then take the liquid in three doses. It has a very good effect on restoring the body's health. Drinking Astragalus water can also effectively relieve angina pectoris.

9. Treat diabetic edema

Most diabetic patients suffer from edema. If your face is sallow, you can drink Astragalus water, and adding some Pueraria root will have better effect; if you have ulcers in the lower part of your body, adding Pueraria root, red peony root and Salvia miltiorrhiza will have better effect.

Although Astragalus is nourishing, you have to find a way to use it to achieve its best effect. In addition to drinking Astragalus in water, you can also learn some ways to eat Astragalus. Astragalus porridge and Astragalus soup are both good choices.