The efficacy and function of Chinese milk vetch

Ecological Value

Astragalus membranaceus is an important green manure crop with strong nitrogen fixation ability and high utilization efficiency. Therefore, when the plant decomposes, it can stimulate a large amount of soil nitrogen, thus playing an important role in maintaining the nitrogen cycle in the farmland ecosystem.

Edible value

Astragalus membranaceus is one of the main nectar plants in my country, with a natural and refreshing aroma, bright and sweet. Milk vetch honey is brewed from nectar collected by bees from milk vetch flowers and concentrated at low temperature under vacuum, which ensures the nutrition and activity of the honey. It is pure, natural, sweet and nutritious. In addition, Chinese milk vetch has auxiliary therapeutic effects on improving eyesight and reducing swelling, dispelling wind and promoting diuresis, sore throat and cough. It is beneficial to improving anorexia, lack of energy, weak qi and blood, etc., and is an excellent health product.

Medicinal value

Astragalus membranaceus can be used as medicine for symptoms such as sore throat, cough, and herpes bleeding. Its main functions are clearing away heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, promoting blood circulation and improving eyesight, and it has extremely high medicinal value.

Livestock Value

In addition to being a green manure crop, astragalus is also a livestock feed. It has a good palatability, is loved by all kinds of livestock, and is rich in nutrients. As a high-quality feed and protein supplement, Chinese milk vetch is extremely effective. In addition, astragalus can be used as both green manure and forage with a very high availability rate, so it has high livestock value. However, when using astragalus in animal husbandry, it should be noted that although it can be used as feed for cattle, horses, sheep and other animals, it should not be consumed in excess, otherwise it may cause abdominal distension.