Astragalus has been used for medicine for more than 2000 years. As early as Shennong Materia Medica, Astragalus membranaceus was recorded as the top grade, "treating carbuncle and swelling for a long time, expelling pus and relieving pain, strong wind, dysentery, five hemorrhoids, rat fistula, tonifying deficiency and various diseases in children." It has the functions of enhancing immune function, protecting liver, diuresis, anti-aging, anti-stress and lowering blood pressure, and has a wide range of antibacterial effects.

Astragalus membranaceus is sweet and slightly warm, which is commonly used in clinic. In the past, Astragalus membranaceus was written as Astragalus membranaceus, which means that Astragalus membranaceus is a long-term tonic. Clinically, astragalus can be divided into raw and fried, and the fried is honey. After honey frying, Astragalus membranaceus is slightly stronger in warming the middle and strengthening the spleen, which can be used when internal injuries are qi deficiency. However, raw Astragalus membranaceus can actually defend qi and astringe sweating; Invigorate bones and muscles and eliminate carbuncle.

Most importantly, astragalus has the effect of invigorating qi and consolidating exterior, which is a treasure for both men and women with qi deficiency!

The most common usage of Astragalus membranaceus is soaking in water, but do you know the benefits of drinking this way? Look below and you will know.

First, the anti-aging effect

The increase of free radicals in human body is the main cause of aging. Astragalus membranaceus has remarkable antioxidant activity, which can inhibit the production of free radicals and eliminate excess free radicals in the body, protect cells from the influence of excessive oxidation of free radicals, and then prolong the life of cells.

Beauty is anti-aging. Why is Huang Yingru, an old Guangxi doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, 93 years old? He is beautiful and energetic, which is the effect of drinking Lycium barbarum and Astragalus tea for a long time. Fighting against human aging is a process, and it takes a long time to be effective. Female cosmetics, used every day, are beautiful today and tomorrow, but what about after organ decline? Astragalus, which is much cheaper than cosmetics, can keep you beautiful.

Second, the protective effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

Astragalus membranaceus has the function of enhancing normal cardiac contraction, especially for tired and failed hearts. Fatigue is a recognized phenomenon in modern society, and many middle-aged people die suddenly because of fatigue every year. Huawei is a typical example. So for workaholics, we must pay attention to protecting the heart. A cup of Astragalus water every day can protect the heart, relieve fatigue and sudden heart attack. Third, the protective effect of Astragalus membranaceus.

Astragaloside IV can inhibit liver fibrosis and prevent liver injury. Hepatic fibrosis is a precursor of liver cancer. Fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis and autoimmune diseases can all lead to liver fibrosis. The first two reasons are common in life, but they are not taken seriously. Especially those who do not exercise, eat high-fat diet and drink alcohol for a long time, drink Astragalus water for a long time, improve liver function, regulate immune system, prevent liver fibrosis and avoid liver cancer.

Fourth, the prevention and control of three highs

blood pressure

Astragalus membranaceus has biphasic regulating effect on blood pressure. Astragalus membranaceus has the functions of tonifying middle energizer, invigorating qi and rising yang, and inducing blood to ascend, such as Astragalus membranaceus in Guipi decoction. Modern research also shows that Astragalus membranaceus also has antihypertensive effect. The report points out that the antihypertensive effect of Astragalus membranaceus is mainly the result of directly dilating blood vessels, and it is found that the root of Astragalus membranaceus contains γ -aminobutyric acid, which is almost completely parallel to the antihypertensive effect, so it is considered as its antihypertensive component. In a certain range, the antihypertensive effect of γ -aminobutyric acid increased with the increase of dose, and the low dose of Astragalus increased the blood pressure, while the high dose decreased it.

For people who take antihypertensive drugs for a long time, hypotension complications often occur. Astragalus membranaceus can improve this situation and reduce the hepatotoxicity of long-term medication. Insist on a cup of astragalus water every day, and your blood pressure will be stable and not repeated.

blood sugar

Astragalus polysaccharide (Astragalus polysaccharide here is not glucose, which will not increase the intake of sugar in the body) can promote insulin secretion and synthesis, reduce blood sugar, and is mainly used to prevent and treat type II diabetes.

blood fat

Astragalus polysaccharides and flavonoids contained in Astragalus can enhance the activity of antioxidant SOD, promote lipid metabolism and reduce blood lipid.

Anti-fatigue effect of verb (abbreviation of verb)

Astragalus polysaccharide can improve the hypoxia tolerance of cells and produce anti-fatigue effect. Relieve fatigue, accelerate metabolism, and also have anti-aging effects. Immunomodulatory effect of intransitive verbs

Astragalus membranaceus can effectively regulate the immune system and play an anti-inflammatory and antiviral role, which is why Astragalus membranaceus is often used to prevent colds and treat psoriasis.