Astragalus, also known as Bei Qi, is warm in nature and sweet in flavor. It tonifies Qi secures the exterior, and is a common traditional Chinese medicine in daily life with a medicinal history of over 2,000 years. There is a common folk saying, "Drinking Astragalus soup often prevents illness and protects health," meaning that regularly decocting or steeping Astragalus in water as a tea has excellent preventative and health-preserving effects.
Astragalus and Red Date Tea
As both are excellent Qi-tonifying medicines, what is the difference between Astragalus and Ginseng?
Ginseng focuses on greatly tonifying the original Qi and restoring yang to rescue from collapse. It is often used for acute conditions like collapse and shock, where it is quite effective.
While Astragalus primarily tonifies deficiency, it is often used for those with long-term physical decline, low and weak speech, and a weak, thready pulse. It can boost Qi and raise yang, secure the exterior and stop sweating, and promote urination to reduce edema.
What benefits can a daily cup of Astragalus water bring to our bodies?
1. Enhance immunity and treat Spleen Qi deficiency.
Astragalus is rich in various trace elements, such as multiple amino acids, folic acid, and selenium and zinc, which can enhance the body's immunity and improve spleen and metabolic function.
2. Treat Lung Qi deficiency.
Its main manifestations include shortness of breath, fatigue, prolonged coughing, and wheezing with phlegm trapped in the lungs that is difficult to expel.
3. Address edema in diabetes/hypertension.
Many diabetic or elderly hypertensive patients often experience edema and a sallow complexion. Drinking Astragalus water can provide significant relief.
4. Strengthen bones.
It can effectively alleviate the soreness and numbness in the lower limbs of patients with osteoporosis.
5. Improve skin.
Astragalus can improve the blood circulation and nutritional status of the skin, regulate Qi and blood, and provide cosmetic benefits for beauty.
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