1, function
1, spleen and qi. Astragalus has a good therapeutic effect on anorexia, loose stool, diarrhea and other symptoms caused by listlessness and spleen-qi deficiency, which is also the highlight of Astragalus' efficacy. In addition, Radix Astragali is often used with Radix Codonopsis, Atractylodis Rhizoma, Rhizoma Dioscoreae and Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata.
2, solid surface antiperspirant, used for exterior deficiency and spontaneous sweating. This is also a common point in the efficacy and function of Astragalus. Astragalus membranaceus has the function of benefiting qi and extending outward, so it can benefit qi, consolidate exterior and stop sweating. Clinically compatible with different drugs, it can treat all kinds of sweating; It can be combined with Yang-supporting drugs such as Radix Aconiti Lateralis and Asari to treat spontaneous sweating due to yang deficiency. Compatible with qi-invigorating drugs such as ginseng and licorice to treat spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency; It is combined with Ophiopogon japonicus and Adenophora adenophora to treat night sweats due to yin deficiency. If the qi and blood are deficient and the wind is cold, it is often impossible to sweat. Astragalus membranaceus combined with exterior-relieving drugs can subdue yang, nourish sweat and sweat.
3, Yiqi Shengyang, used for the symptoms of qi deficiency subsidence. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that viscera prolapse is due to the depression of middle qi, and Astragalus can be used to treat diseases such as proctoptosis, uterine prolapse and gastroptosis. Traditional Chinese medicine uses Buzhong Yiqi decoction to treat organ prolapse, which is based on the efficacy and function of Astragalus membranaceus.
4, diuretic swelling, used for qi deficiency edema. Astragalus membranaceus has a strong diuretic and detumescence effect, and is often used with Atractylodes macrocephala, Stephania tetrandra and Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata. For example, Ji Fang Huangqi Decoction contains this product. Can be used for treating proteinuria and edema of chronic nephritis.
5, detoxification and pus discharge, used for qi deficiency sores that do not fester for a long time. Or it will not heal for a long time after festering. It is often used with herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula and Cinnamomum cassia. Taking this medicine has the function of invigorating qi and strengthening spleen, and can promote ulcer healing.
2. Attend
(1) treatment of neonatal asphyxia
One of the functional applications of Astragalus membranaceus is that it can be used to treat neonatal asphyxia. When a newborn is asphyxiated, myocardial cells are first damaged and myocardial enzymes leak out. Astragaloside IV contained in Astragalus membranaceus can reduce the leakage of related enzymes and enhance the activity of superoxide dismutase, thus reducing the content of peroxide and alleviating the damage of myocardial cells.
(2) Treating pulmonary heart disease
Pulmonary heart disease is a kind of heart disease caused by chronic pathological changes of lung tissue and chest, which leads to abnormal structure and function of lung tissue, and then leads to pulmonary artery obstruction, increased pressure, right heart hypertrophy and heart failure. Astragalus has a positive inotropic effect, which can strengthen the excitement of myocardial cells, thus improving the symptoms of heart failure, which is another manifestation of Astragalus' multiple functions.
(3) treating cerebrovascular diseases
Cerebrovascular disease is a disease with high incidence among the elderly, and the most widely used effect of Astragalus membranaceus is to treat cerebrovascular disease. Cerebrovascular diseases are often caused by cerebral thrombosis, which leads to cerebral ischemia and hypoxia, serious cell death, and then stroke, hemiplegia and even death. Astragalus membranaceus has the effects of enriching blood and promoting blood circulation, dilating cerebral vessels, improving microcirculation and protecting brain cells.
(4) treating liver and kidney diseases
Astragalus membranaceus has been proved to protect liver and kidney. It can improve liver blood circulation, promote cell metabolism, induce diuresis and reduce swelling, thus protecting ischemic liver and kidney.
3. Health
Astragalus contains saponins, amino acids, folic acid and other trace elements. These drugs are used in traditional Chinese medicine to improve the immunity of lung and respiratory system, and can also be used for hyperhidrosis caused by low immunity and low metabolic ability, benefiting qi and strengthening spleen. This medicine is used for invigorating qi, such as weakness in speech, weakness in walking, pallor, etc., which are all manifestations of spleen and lung qi deficiency.
Raw astragalus has the effects of benefiting qi, consolidating exterior and promoting granulation, and is suitable for patients with night sweats and edema. Honey baked astragalus, benefiting qi and nourishing blood. It is an effective tonic for anemia and malnutrition, and is suitable for groups such as blood deficiency and qi deficiency.
Astragalus membranaceus can effectively reduce the viscosity of human blood and better prevent the formation of thrombosis, especially for middle-aged and elderly people. Astragalus membranaceus can also effectively reduce blood sugar and blood pressure, dilate blood vessels, improve its nutritional status, promote blood circulation of the skin and help patients with chronic ulcers heal wounds.