Why does drinking Astragalus cause dry mouth?

In life, many people take traditional Chinese medicine in order to cure their diseases. In addition, some people take traditional Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. For example, some women often suffer from insufficient qi and blood. At this time, proper use of Chinese herbal medicine can also restore their bodies to normal state. So, what is the reason for feeling dry mouth after drinking Astragalus?

Astragalus is a tonic for Qi, mainly replenishing Yang Qi and Wei Qi. Traditional Chinese medicine says: excess qi is fire. Of course you will feel dry mouth if you take too much. It is recommended not to use the medicine indiscriminately. Excessive use of Astragalus may cause symptoms such as chest tightness and chest distension.

The effects of drinking Astragalus in water:

The main pharmacological effects are "tonifying Qi and strengthening the exterior", "promoting diuresis", and "expelling toxins and promoting tissue regeneration". What is "invigorating Qi"? Astragalus can be used for any condition that is considered by Chinese medicine to be "Qi deficiency", "insufficient Qi and blood", or "sinking of middle Qi". Being weak, easily fatigued, and often feeling weak is often a manifestation of "Qi deficiency". Anemia is often caused by "deficiency of Qi and blood". For people with the above symptoms, eating some Astragalus may be beneficial. Of course, it is best to take it under the guidance of a doctor.

When using Astragalus, you should take it under the guidance of a doctor and in appropriate amounts according to your individual constitution. There are many ways to take Astragalus. Here are a few:

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 and 15 grams of wolfberry, decoct in water and take. 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.

4. Astragalus and red dates tea: Soak astragalus and red dates in clean water for 20-30 minutes. After boiling, turn to low heat and cook for 20 minutes.

Astragalus consumption taboo

1. In terms of physique, Astragalus is most suitable for people with qi deficiency and spleen dampness. Such people tend to be bloated and have loose muscles, especially the abdominal muscles. But it is not suitable for people who are very thin and strong.

2. In terms of physical condition, do not eat Astragalus when you have a cold or during menstruation.

3. In terms of season, it is not suitable for ordinary people to eat astragalus in spring. Why can’t you drink Astragalus porridge when you have a cold? Because Astragalus can strengthen the exterior of the body, it helps the body close the door and prevent external evil from invading. But when the body has been affected by external evil, it will become like closing the door to keep the enemy inside, locking the disease inside the body and leaving it no way to vent. Similarly, spring is the season of growth, and the human body needs to be released, so eating astragalus is not appropriate. Also, do not take it when you have a cold or fever.