Side effects of roasted Astragalus

The medicinal value of roasted Astragalus is relatively high. It can treat physical weakness and abdominal discomfort. It also has great therapeutic value for diarrhea symptoms. However, roasted Astragalus also has some side effects. We should pay attention to the method of taking roasted Astragalus to reduce the side effects of roasted Astragalus. For the effects and functions of roasted Astragalus and its possible side effects, we can refer to the following content.

The role and efficacy of roasted Astragalus

Roasted Astragalus is the result of frying. Compared with raw Astragalus, roasted Astragalus has more tonic effects. Below I will introduce the effects and functions of roasted Astragalus.

1. People who are weak and fatigued can take roasted Astragalus, especially the frail elderly.

2. People with abdominal discomfort, gastrointestinal discomfort, such as loss of appetite and diarrhea, can use roasted Astragalus, which has the effect of stopping diarrhea and regulating the gastrointestinal tract.

3. Roasted Astragalus has the effect of replenishing fire and boosting yang for people who are afraid of cold and have cold body; especially for symptoms of pain caused by cold, such as uterine cold, uterine cold, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, etc., it has the effect of dispelling cold and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and unblocking collaterals.

4. Roasted Astragalus can play a therapeutic role in male sexual dysfunction (such as impotence).

Side effects of roasted Astragalus

Although the side effects of traditional Chinese medicine are smaller than those of Western medicine, side effects do exist, and the same is true for roasted astragalus. This requires that you follow the medication instructions when using roasted astragalus to avoid causing unnecessary side effects. The editor will now introduce the side effects of roasted Astragalus and the causes of these side effects.

1. Since roasted Astragalus is a warm tonic, the most common side effect is over-tonication. Common symptoms include poor sleep or even insomnia, irritability, flushed face, sore throat, high blood pressure, etc.

2. The common causes of these side effects are:

1) The patient has yin deficiency and is using only Astragalus as the only herb. It is recommended that the patient do not take the medicine himself. It is best to seek diagnosis and treatment from a Chinese medicine practitioner and use it in combination with other herbs for better results.

2) The patient uses too much at one time. Any medicine must follow the process of taking it from small to large. If a large amount is taken for the first time, the body will definitely not be able to bear it.

3) Even if there are no abnormalities or side effects after using roasted Astragalus for a period of time, the dosage should not be increased without authorization, otherwise it will increase the probability of inducing hypertension.

4) Patients with Yin deficiency and kidney deficiency must take Yin-nourishing medicines, such as Rehmannia glutinosa and Scrophularia ningpoensis; patients with damp-heat should take medicines that clear damp-heat, such as Scutellaria baicalensis and Coptis chinensis; patients with heat toxins in their bodies should take Chinese medicines that clear heat and detoxify, such as Coptis chinensis and Patrinia salsa.

3. It should be noted that pregnant women should be extra careful when using roasted Astragalus and must follow the doctor's advice.