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Can astragalus prevent thrombosis? What are the precautions?
Astragalus membranaceus is a very common Chinese herbal medicine, and its main functions are invigorating qi, consolidating exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. In daily life, many people like to soak Astragalus in water, especially middle-aged and elderly people. They believe that Astragalus membranaceus can not only tonify deficiency and replenish qi, but also clean blood vessels and prevent thrombosis. But can Astragalus really prevent thrombosis?

Why should we prevent thrombosis?

Thrombosis is closely related to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It grows silently in human blood vessels. If it is not paid attention to and treated in time, it may also lead to a variety of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, and even life-threatening in serious cases. Moreover, after thrombosis, it is difficult to reverse if it is not treated within the effective time window. Anticoagulation and thrombolysis are commonly used in clinic to make thrombus smaller and dissolve, or to inhibit the spread of thrombus. Therefore, people must strengthen the awareness of thrombosis prevention and correctly prevent thrombosis.

Can astragalus prevent thrombosis?

Related experiments show that Astragalus membranaceus can improve erythrocyte deformability, inhibit platelet adhesion, and have a positive effect on hemorheology. Astragalus membranaceus combined with other traditional Chinese medicines can play a good anticoagulant role, and there are also cases of cerebral thrombosis treated by Astragalus membranaceus in clinic.

Theoretically speaking, drinking Astragalus water correctly can dilate blood vessels and prevent thrombosis to a certain extent, but the actual effect is difficult to define. If you want to prevent thrombosis, you need a healthy diet and active exercise. In addition, people should control blood lipids, blood sugar and blood pressure, improve living habits and reduce the risk of thrombosis.

Astragalus membranaceus can't be eaten casually or for a long time.

Astragalus membranaceus is really a good medicine that can tonify the body blindly, but since it is medicine, it can't be eaten casually. Astragalus membranaceus is warm and has a good effect of invigorating qi and rising yang. If people eat by mistake or eat too much, they may have symptoms such as redness, upset, sore throat and dizziness.

Moreover, Astragalus membranaceus water should not be drunk for a long time, otherwise it may be counterproductive and cause unnecessary harm to the body. In addition, it should be noted that pregnant women, menstruating women, tuberculosis patients, wind-heat cold patients and other people should not eat Astragalus.

Matters needing attention in eating Astragalus membranaceus

(1) When drinking Astragalus membranaceus water, it is best to start from 5g/ day. If there are no obvious side effects, you can increase them according to your own needs.

(2) If Astragalus membranaceus is used to treat diseases, it must be used in strict accordance with the dosage prescribed by doctors, and the dosage shall not be increased at will to avoid serious side effects.

(3) When eating Astragalus membranaceus, it can be combined with other medicinal materials or ingredients, such as angelica sinensis and cassia twig, which can enhance the nourishing effect of Astragalus membranaceus and reduce side effects.

Whether it is Astragalus membranaceus or other traditional Chinese medicines, it is best to use it under the guidance of professionals. Never listen to the "secret recipe" on the Internet or believe too much in the "miraculous effect" of some medicinal materials. If you want to stay healthy and prevent diseases, you should start with improving your lifestyle.