What are the effects of soaking Astragalus in water?

Astragalus, perhaps not many people know about it. It is actually a pure natural product that we often consume. It is a traditional Chinese medicine. It has many functions, such as enhancing the body's immune function, anti-aging, sterilization and anti-inflammation, etc. However, as for how to eat it, we usually soak it in water and drink it. Drinking Astragalus soaked in water has many functions and effects, and its nutritional value is also quite rich. Let us take a look!

Astragalus is a pure natural product often consumed by the people. Astragalus soaked in water has the functions of enhancing the body's immune function, protecting the liver, anti-aging, and killing bacteria and reducing inflammation.

The benefits of drinking Astragalus soaked in water.

1. Treat spontaneous sweating caused by Qi deficiency and weak exterior defense, as well as various symptoms of Qi deficiency and exogenous infection. It is mostly used for excessive sweating due to deficiency of superficial features, such as sweating caused by exogenous wind and cold.

2. Astragalus is rich in various trace elements (such as various amino acids, folic acid, selenium, zinc, etc.). Drinking Astragalus soaked in water can nourish the spleen and replenish qi, nourish the lungs and strengthen the exterior, and also has the effects of enhancing the body's immunity, lowering blood pressure, protecting the liver and reducing inflammation.

3. Astragalus is suitable for people with puffy body, especially those with soft abdominal muscles. Those who are thin and strong should not eat too much.

Other benefits of Astragalus.

1. Replenish vital energy and replenish deficiency.

2. Remove muscle heat, drain pus, reduce swelling and relieve pain.

3. Tuoyin sore and activating blood circulation is the holy medicine for sores.

4. Strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish the five internal organs and activate the pulse (lower blood pressure).

5. It can relieve Yin fire, eliminate night sweats and treat spontaneous sweating.

How to Eat Astragalus

1. Use about 30 grams of Astragalus every day and take it after decocting in water. Or boil it in water and drink it as tea. Use 30 grams of Astragalus, add wolfberry

Take 15 grams of seeds and decoct them in water. It is more effective for people with weak qi and blood.

2. Take about 50 grams of astragalus, boil it into a soup, and use the decoction to cook rice or porridge. It will become astragalus rice or astragalus porridge, which is also very beneficial.

3. Some people like to add some astragalus when roasting meat, chicken or duck to increase the nourishing effect, and the effect is also good.

When soaking Astragalus in water, you must use freshly boiled water, so that the medicinal flavor can be released. However, at most only three or four tenths of the medicinal effect can be extracted, which is a bit of a waste of medicinal resources. It is recommended to mainly decoct it for better results.

Astragalus is a precious traditional Chinese medicine. It may have a bit of bitterness itself, so drinking it in water can reduce the bitterness to a certain extent. However, we must pay attention to the amount and temperature of the water so as not to reduce the efficacy of Astragalus. The main purpose of soaking Astragalus in water is to bring out the effects of Astragalus, such as treating qi deficiency, strengthening the spleen and stomach, and nourishing the five internal organs.