Soaking hawthorn and astragalus together can mainly promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, discharge excess garbage in the intestine, strengthen the stomach, promote digestion and reduce hyperlipidemia. Astragalus membranaceus can also play a role in invigorating qi and spleen. You can often drink hawthorn, astragalus and soak in water. Generally, you can drink one or two cups a day.