What are the effects of Astragalus and what are the contraindications

1. What are the effects of Astragalus?

Improve human immunity: Astragalus is rich in polysaccharides, which can improve the phagocytic ability of cells and the regeneration ability of immune cells, gradually improve one's own immunity and disease resistance, and play a role in strengthening physical fitness.

Diuretic and detumescent effect: It has a good diuretic and detumescent effect, and has a good therapeutic effect on edema and difficulty urinating caused by physical weakness.

Delaying aging: Astragalus contains a lot of antioxidants, which can remove excess free radicals in the human body, repair damaged cells, increase cell activity, and play a role in delaying aging.

Lowering blood pressure: Astragalus has a good effect on promoting the decomposition of cholesterol and can reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol. It can also clear debris from blood vessels, making them more permeable, and comprehensively protect the cardiovascular system, lower cholesterol, and regulate symptoms such as high blood pressure and high blood sugar.

2. What are the taboos?

You cannot drink Astragalus soaked in water frequently. Excessive drinking will cause some adverse reactions in the body, such as irritability, insomnia, high blood pressure, etc. In addition, there are some special groups of people who cannot drink Astragalus water, especially women who are menstruating should not drink it, otherwise dysmenorrhea may occur or worsen. Patients with kidney deficiency, colds, tuberculosis, etc. are also not allowed to drink Astragalus water, otherwise it will be detrimental to the body's recovery and will cause the condition to worsen.

In addition, patients infected by exogenous pathogens cannot take Astragalus, and patients with kidney disease should also take less Astragalus, otherwise it will aggravate their condition.