Can Astragalus be soaked in boiling water?

Many health experts recommend that people drink eight glasses of water a day. Only with sufficient water can the body be in a normal metabolic state. If people lack water, it will first cause people to get angry, and then they may have symptoms such as dry mouth and cracked mouth. Some people like to soak something in water when drinking, and Astragalus is a very good choice. If I want to drink Astragalus water, do I need to use boiling water to soak Astragalus?

1. When is the best time to eat Astragalus membranaceus soaked in water?

Astragalus is a natural Chinese medicinal material. The raw Astragalus is long and is usually dried before being used for soaking in water, making soup or porridge. Astragalus, like ginseng, is a good medicine for nourishing the spleen and replenishing Qi, but the price of astragalus is much more affordable than ginseng, so it is very economical to use astragalus in soup or soak it in water. Astragalus has a slightly yellowish appearance and smells like beans. If it does not have the bean smell, then the astragalus may not be real. The great writer Hu Shi loved Astragalus porridge and Astragalus soaked in water. Astragalus soaked in water can refresh the mind and even make the voice louder.

When is the best time to drink Astragalus water? You can drink it as tea after breakfast in the morning, but it is not recommended to drink it before going to bed. People are more likely to catch colds in autumn and winter, so it is very suitable to soak some Astragalus water to prevent colds. When soaking Astragalus, it is best to soak it for 15-20 minutes, then put it in a pot and boil it or directly soak it in hot water for a while.

When buying Astragalus in the market, you must be careful to distinguish the authenticity of Astragalus. Many people will use the dried roots of alfalfa, blue-flowered thorn bean, caragana, Astragalus solani and Malvaceae of the Malvaceae family to impersonate Astragalus. Therefore, when buying, you should not only look at the color, but also smell it. The one with a bean smell is generally the real Astragalus.

2. The efficacy of Astragalus soaking in water

Astragalus is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that can be compared with ginseng in some aspects. Although it is not as delicate as ginseng, it is more affordable and easy to buy. It can usually be bought in Chinese pharmacies. However, you need to keep your eyes open when purchasing, otherwise you may buy fake astragalus. Astragalus and ginseng both have the effect of nourishing the middle and replenishing Qi. If you often experience dizziness, drowsiness, or memory loss, you may have hyperviscosity syndrome. If that is the case, you must be hospitalized for treatment. However, if it is just because of lack of rest, or high work pressure, and mental tension, using Astragalus to cook porridge or drinking some Astragalus water on a daily basis can have the effect of refreshing, and it can also promote diuresis, remove toxins, and discharge pus.

In addition to being soaked in water, Astragalus is also often used as a soup ingredient. Whether it is boiled into soup or soaked in water, it can have the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin. It is really a benefit for girls. If you can't afford ginseng, there are still Astragalus. In your spare time on weekends, you can drink some water soaked with Astragalus. In addition to beautifying, it can also reduce edema. For example, if you have swollen eyelids or legs after getting up in the morning, or even edema caused by certain diseases, you can drink water soaked with Astragalus to improve the symptoms.

Astragalus also has the effect of strengthening the body's defense system. That is, people who often catch colds can drink more Astragalus water to prevent colds. This is a magical effect of Astragalus that many Chinese medicines do not have.