The efficacy and contraindications of traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus

1. Efficacy

1. Antibacterial effect: Astragalus contains a variety of natural antibacterial ingredients, which can inhibit a variety of bacteria and viruses, reduce the invasion of bacteria on the human body, and enhance the body's disease resistance. In addition, the polysaccharides contained in Astragalus can improve the phagocytic ability of cells and effectively enhance the body's immune ability.

2. Anti-aging: It is rich in antioxidant factors, which can remove excess free radicals in the body, thereby increasing cell activity and slowing down cell death, thereby delaying aging.

3. Diuretic and detumescent: If you have edema and difficulty urinating, taking Astragalus can effectively relieve the symptoms. It can also have a certain protective effect on the kidneys and improve their metabolic capacity.

2. Taboo

1. Astragalus is more suitable for people with qi deficiency and spleen dampness, such as those who are obese, have loose muscles, etc. However, people who are too thin and strong are not suitable for taking Astragalus.

2. Patients with kidney disease caused by yin deficiency, damp heat, severe heat toxicity, etc. should not take Astragalus, as it will have toxic side effects that aggravate the condition and cause unnecessary impact on the body.

3. It is not suitable to be eaten together with longan, red ginseng, etc. Because Astragalus itself is a warm tonic, taking it together with other herbs may cause excessive tonic and lead to getting a sore throat.