What are the benefits of Astragalus?

Under normal circumstances, Astragalus (Huangqi) has various effects including reinforcing qi and uplifting yang, strengthening the defensive system and consolidating the exterior, promoting diuresis to reduce edema, promoting fluid production and nourishing blood, and invigorating blood circulation to relieve stagnation and bi syndrome. If you intend to use Astragalus, it is recommended to first consult a qualified healthcare provider. Specific details are as follows:

1. Reinforcing Qi and Uplifting Yang

Astragalus can tonify the spleen and boost qi, enhance the body's immune function, and improve resistance to disease. By reinforcing the middle energizer and boosting qi, Astragalus promotes the circulation of qi and blood, improves spleen and stomach function, and thereby achieves the effect of uplifting yang.

2. Strengthening the Defensive System and Consolidating the Exterior

The flavonoids in Astragalus have certain antibacterial properties and can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of various bacteria and viruses, thus helping strengthen the body's defensive system and consolidate the exterior to prevent external pathogenic invasion.

3. Promoting Diuresis and Reducing Edema

Astragalus not only replenishes qi but also promotes urination and reduces swelling. It is primarily used to treat edema and oliguria caused by qi deficiency that impairs the normal movement of body fluids.

4. Promoting Fluid Production and Nourishing Blood

Astragalus has the functions of strengthening the spleen, boosting qi, promoting body fluid production, and relieving thirst, as well as nourishing blood. It also helps uplift yang, reinforce qi, and generate blood from qi, and can be used to treat symptoms such as fever due to blood deficiency.

5. Invigorating Blood Circulation and Relieving Stagnation and Bi Syndrome

Astragalus can reinforce qi to promote blood circulation and resolve bi syndrome (painful obstruction due to wind, cold, or dampness). This means Astragalus can improve blood flow through qi reinforcement, thereby alleviating pain, numbness, or other symptoms caused by poor circulation of qi and blood.

Please note that although Astragalus offers multiple health benefits, it is advisable to consult a physician or licensed traditional Chinese medicine practitioner before use to ensure safety and proper application.