Huangqi was originally named Huangqi. In ancient Chinese, Mao means old and virtuous. Taking this word to describe Astragalus membranaceus shows its position in the field of Chinese herbal medicine. Astragalus membranaceus has a medicinal history of more than 2000 years, and its name has appeared in the silk book "Fifty-two Prescriptions for Diseases" unearthed in Mawangdui, Han Tomb. Doctors often say that Astragalus membranaceus is a medicine for upper, middle and lower, internal and external, triple energizer. It can treat spleen and stomach weakness, jaundice caused by alcohol, constipation in the elderly, dampness, itching and sweating, granulation and astringency, and can greatly stop sweating, which is very magical. If you don't use Astragalus every day, you are almost embarrassed to call yourself a "health expert". Let's take a look with Sister Miao!
Astragalus membranaceus, slightly sweet in nature, is known as "qi first" Chinese medicine. Astragalus plays a very important role for people with insufficient vitality. Compared with ginseng, which has the same effect of invigorating qi, Astragalus is steady and soft in invigorating qi, and will not get angry once it is supplemented. Therefore, Astragalus membranaceus is a commonly used drug for invigorating qi for many people.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Astragalus membranaceus can not only tonify vitality, but also tonify the qi of five internal organs, and treat symptoms such as visceral prolapse and proctoptosis. Secondly, Astragalus membranaceus can not only supplement internally, but also supplement externally, regulating Stephy and improving immunity. People who often catch a cold may wish to use Astragalus for conditioning. In addition, Zhang Zhongjing also recorded the curative effect of Astragalus membranaceus on rheumatic edema in Synopsis of the Golden Chamber.
Modern medicine has also conducted in-depth research on the efficacy of Astragalus, and found that Astragalus has obvious effects on many systems in the body:
Cardiovascular system: Astragalus membranaceus can increase the systolic and diastolic frequency of the heart and scavenge oxygen free radicals, thus improving the condition of myocardial ischemia, which has a cardiotonic effect. Experiments show that Astragalus membranaceus can significantly inhibit the elevation of ST segment of ECG at each time point during myocardial ischemia, dilate peripheral blood vessels, reduce peripheral resistance, and have a two-way adjustment effect on blood pressure.
Respiratory system: Astragalus membranaceus has a protective effect on acute lung injury by reducing the level of lipid peroxidation, reducing the production of malondialdehyde, scavenging free radicals and inhibiting the production of macrophages in lung tissue.
Digestive system: Astragalus membranaceus can protect digestive system, enhance protein synthesis in liver, promote hepatocyte proliferation, regulate glucose metabolism in two directions, avoid gastric ulcer and protect gastric mucosa. In addition, astragalus can also enhance human immunity.
Endocrine system: By promoting islet B cells to secrete insulin, regulating immune function, improving renal microcirculation and relieving diabetes and diabetic nephropathy, this is the beneficial effect of Astragalus on endocrine system. In addition, Astragalus membranaceus also has certain anti-aging and therapeutic effects on hyperthyroidism.
Other effects: In addition to the above effects, Astragalus membranaceus has certain anti-osteoporosis, anti-tumor and anti-fatigue effects, so it is widely welcomed by people.
Astragalus has many functions, but if it is used with other Chinese medicines, the effect is better.
Radix Astragali and Radix Acanthopanacis Senticosi: Radix Acanthopanacis Senticosi has the effects of nourishing liver and kidney, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, expelling wind and removing dampness. In addition, Astragalus membranaceus promotes qi and blood circulation, transports water and dampness, which complement each other, and strengthens the functions of promoting blood circulation, benefiting qi, expelling wind and removing dampness, and obviously improves symptoms such as pallor, palpitation and shortness of breath. Patients with cardiogenic edema and renal edema can also be decocted with these two Chinese herbal medicines.
Astragalus membranaceus and Atractylodes macrocephala: Atractylodes macrocephala and Astragalus membranaceus can strengthen the spleen and transport water and dampness. Both of them are good medicines for invigorating spleen and qi, promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness. Choosing two traditional Chinese medicines can improve joint pain and edema caused by water-dampness, which is also suitable for patients with liver-yin deficiency.
Astragalus membranaceus is a commonly used Chinese medicine with great efficacy, and it can benefit a lot if taken correctly.
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