What is the function of Astragalus?

Beiqi, also known as Huangqi, is one of the commonly used Chinese medicines. It is the root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus or Astragalus. It is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang and Shanxi in China. The harvest is mainly in spring and autumn. The fibrous roots are removed, dried, cut into slices, and then it can be used. What are the effects of Astragalus? Many people are not clear about it. Let's take a look at it below.

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Tonify the spleen and replenish qi

It is used for symptoms such as weak spleen and stomach, poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, and prolapse of the anus due to long-term diarrhea. Beiqi has a strong effect of replenishing qi and is good at replenishing lung qi. It can treat symptoms such as shortness of breath due to lung deficiency, low voice, laziness, fatigue, and susceptibility to colds. It is often used together with Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Chinese yam, and roasted licorice. Beiqi processed with honey has stronger tonic effect.

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Strengthen the exterior and stop sweating

Used for spontaneous sweating due to deficiency of exterior. Beiqi can replenish Qi while also having the property of tonifying the exterior, so it can replenish Qi and strengthen the exterior to stop sweating. Beiqi has a good effect in strengthening the exterior and stopping sweating. Clinically, through different combinations, it can treat various sweating diseases; when used with yang-boosting drugs, it can treat spontaneous sweating due to yang deficiency; when used with qi-tonifying drugs, it can treat spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency; when used with tonic drugs, it can treat night sweats due to yin deficiency. If Qi and blood are insufficient and one is exposed to wind and cold, one is often unable to sweat. Adding Astragalus to antipyretic drugs can stimulate Yang Qi, replenish the source of sweat and induce sweating. This is the reason why it is said that "Astragalus can stop sweating if there is sweat, and induce sweating if there is no sweat." It is best to use it raw at this time.

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Replenishing Qi and raising Yang

Used for symptoms of qi deficiency and sinking. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the prolapse of internal organs is due to the sinking of Qi in the middle. Beiqi is good at invigorating Qi and raising Yang, and can treat rectal prolapse, uterine prolapse, gastric ptosis, kidney ptosis, and metrorrhagia caused by Qi deficiency and blood loss. Traditional Chinese medicine uses Buzhong Yiqi Decoction to treat various symptoms of organ prolapse. The Beiqi in Buzhong Yiqi Decoction is used for its Qi-replenishing and ascending properties, which can raise the clear yang of the spleen and stomach. At this time, it is best to use it after making it with honey.

This is the end of the introduction to the effects of Astragalus. In addition to the effects introduced above, Astragalus also has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing the body. It can nourish the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, detoxify, and discharge pus. Astragalus is used as a food ingredient in many places, but the editor does not recommend that you drink it frequently because it is three-point poison. If there is nothing abnormal in your body, it is best not to take Astragalus.