Can Astragalus be used to make tea?

There are many types of Astragalus, more than 2,000 species. Astragalus, also known as Huangqi, is a general term for plants and Chinese medicinal materials. Astragalus has a medicinal history of more than 2,000 years and its components are complex. It has the effects of enhancing the body's immune function, protecting the liver, diuresis, anti-aging, anti-stress, lowering blood pressure and a wide range of antibacterial effects. However, it should not be taken in patients with symptoms such as excessive external evil, stagnation of qi and dampness, stagnant food, severe heat and toxicity in the early stage of carbuncle or after ulceration, as well as those with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity.

Astragalus contains a variety of antibacterial active ingredients and can enhance the body's immune function, so it can also be used to prevent the occurrence of certain infectious diseases. Whether from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine or modern medical observation, Astragalus is a good medicine. Therefore, people have had the habit of taking Astragalus in winter to make nourishing and strengthening foods since ancient times.

Astragalus polysaccharide has a significant anti-fatigue effect, can significantly prolong the swimming time and increase the adrenaline weight of hydrocortisone-depleted mice, has a significant tolerance to various hypoxia models in mice, can significantly reduce systemic oxygen consumption and increase tissue hypoxia tolerance. Astragalus polysaccharide has a significant effect of resisting low temperature and can significantly prolong the survival time of normal and impaired mice.

What are the taboos of drinking Astragalus in water?

In terms of season, it is not suitable for ordinary people to eat astragalus in spring. Similarly, spring is the season of growth, and the human body needs to be released, so eating astragalus is not appropriate. In terms of physical condition, you should not eat Astragalus when you have a cold or during menstruation. In terms of physical constitution, Astragalus is most suitable for people with qi deficiency and spleen dampness. These people tend to be bloated and have loose muscles, especially loose abdominal muscles. But it is not suitable for people who are very thin and strong.

Astragalus is a tonic, warm and dry in nature, warm and dry in nature, which helps fire, so it is inevitable that you will feel a little strange in your mouth after drinking it for a long time. When soaking Astragalus in water, add some Ophiopogon japonicus, which nourishes yin and reduces fire. The two restrain each other, which can be tonic without causing a strange feeling in the mouth.

Through the above understanding, we can clearly know that Astragalus can be used to make tea, so you can choose Astragalus with confidence. It does not cause too much harm to the human body in all aspects. However, it should be noted that when choosing it, it should be used in moderation and not too much, otherwise it will cause other problems to the human body.