The Efficacy and Effects of Drinking Water Infused with Clove and Astragalus

Drinking water infused with Clove (Ding Xiang) and Astragalus (Huang Qi) offers various benefits and effects, including warming the middle jiao to dispel cold, replenishing qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach, moistening the intestines to relieve constipation, and uplifting yang qi. Clove is warm in nature and pungent in taste, entering the spleen, stomach, lung, and kidney meridians. It warms the middle jiao and dispels cold, alleviating symptoms caused by cold stomach such as vomiting, poor appetite, abdominal distension, and pain. Additionally, it may help relieve gastrointestinal dysfunction and chronic gastritis. Astragalus has a sweet taste and is slightly warm, entering the spleen and lung meridians. It functions to replenish qi and uplift yang, strengthen the defensive qi and secure the exterior, and promote diuresis to reduce edema. It can be used to improve symptoms such as diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, lung qi deficiency, and spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency. Drinking water infused with both Clove and Astragalus combines their effects, promoting gastrointestinal motility, aiding digestion and absorption, relieving discomfort caused by spleen and stomach weakness such as abdominal distension and pain, and achieving the effect of moistening the intestines and facilitating bowel movements. Meanwhile, Astragalus's effect of replenishing qi and uplifting yang can also help alleviate symptoms such as fatigue caused by qi deficiency. However, the effectiveness of drinking Clove and Astragalus infused water is limited and generally cannot achieve therapeutic effects. It should be consumed under the guidance of a physician to avoid adverse reactions. Individual body constitutions and medical conditions vary, so it is best to consult a qualified physician or traditional Chinese medicine practitioner before consumption.