Is moxibustion of Astragalus the same as Astragalus? What is the difference between roasted Astragalus and Astragalus?

1. Is moxibustion of Astragalus membranaceus the same as Astragalus membranaceus?

Roasted Astragalus is a type of Astragalus. Because Astragalus is divided into two types: raw Astragalus and roasted Astragalus, roasted Astragalus is a type of Astragalus. Roasted Astragalus refers to fried Astragalus, which is mainly roasted with honey. That is, the raw Astragalus is sliced ​​and then fried with honey. Raw astragalus mostly refers to astragalus slices that have been dried in the sun.

2. Differences

1. Different scope: The scope of Astragalus is wider, referring to both raw Astragalus and roasted Astragalus, and also includes various forms of Astragalus. Roasted Astragalus refers to fried Astragalus, mostly referring to Astragalus fried with honey.

2. The taste is different: Astragalus tastes bitter and the smell is not very obvious. However, if the roasted Astragalus is fried with honey, the taste will be sweeter and it will smell a bit like honey. Moreover, the taste of Astragalus fried by other methods is also different. For example, Astragalus fried with wine will have a certain taste of alcohol.

3. Different efficacy: Both have the effects of enhancing the body's immune function, protecting the liver and promoting diuresis, and anti-aging. However, their medicinal effects have different focuses. The medicinal effects of Astragalus mainly lie in its ability to consolidate the exterior and stop sweating, support sores and promote tissue regeneration, and promote diuresis and reduce swelling, among other effects. The medicinal effect of roasted Astragalus is better at replenishing Qi and producing blood. It is suitable for symptoms such as shortness of breath due to lung deficiency, weak Qi and blood, and constipation due to Qi deficiency. In addition, taking too much roasted Astragalus can easily cause getting a sore throat.

4. Price difference: The price of Astragalus is higher than that of roasted Astragalus. Generally speaking, the price of a pound of Astragalus is about 40-50 yuan, while the price of a pound of roasted Astragalus is around 20 yuan.