Ginseng focuses on replenishing vital energy and restoring yang to rescue from collapse, and is often used for acute conditions like collapse and shock with good results. Whereas Astragalus root is mainly used to tonify deficiency, often for those with prolonged decline, weak speech, and a faint, weak pulse. It can replenish qi, raise yang, secure the exterior, stop sweating, and promote urination to reduce edema.
What benefits can a daily cup of Astragalus water bring to our bodies?
1. Boost immunity and treat spleen qi deficiency.
Astragalus is rich in various trace elements, such as various amino acids, folic acid, and selenium and zinc, which can enhance the body's immunity and improve the function of the spleen and metabolism.
2. Treat lung qi deficiency: Its main manifestations include shortness of breath, mental fatigue, prolonged coughing, and phlegm stuck in the lungs that is difficult to cough up.
3. Relieve edema from 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 skin's blood circulation and nutritional condition, regulate qi and blood, and provide cosmetic benefits.
How to brew Astragalus water?
Astragalus can be bought in major Chinese medicine pharmacies and is also very inexpensive. Brewing it as tea or adding some to your daily diet has excellent nourishing effects.
△Method:
Take 5-10 grams of Astragalus, steep it in boiling water for 10-20 minutes, and then drink it as a tea. It can be re-brewed multiple times.
In addition to steeping Astragalus directly, you can also combine it with other Chinese medicinal herbs or herbal teas, such as red dates, Schisandra, licorice, cassia twig, safflower, goji berries, or rose petals for consumption.
To maximize the medicinal effects of Astragalus, you can take 30 grams, decoct it in water, and then drink the liquid.
Furthermore, we can also use Astragalus to make congee. Take about 50 grams of Astragalus, use the decocted liquid to cook the congee, which is also very beneficial for the body. Alternatively, you can add a small amount of Astragalus when stewing meat to increase its nourishing effects.
Special reminder:
Astragalus is a warming and tonifying Chinese medicinal herb. For the best results, it is advisable to take it in the morning. However, if you are feeling unwell, it is not recommended to take it.
Do not take Astragalus water in excess; 15 grams per day is sufficient. Excessive consumption can worsen your condition and lead to symptoms like irritability, restlessness, and flushed cheeks.