Although Astragalus is a commonly seen and consumed traditional Chinese medicine, many people are unaware of its specific benefits. Let me introduce to you the medicinal uses of Astragalus in detail!
1. Excessive sweating due to deficiency
Astragalus is often used for sweating caused by deficiency of the superficial energy. For example, when the superficial energy is not stable and sweating occurs, Astragalus can be combined with Atractylodes macrocephala and Saposhnikovia divaricata to treat it. Long-term use will yield results. An example of a formula is Jade Screen Powder. It can also be combined with Semen Tritici aestivi, Ephedra sinica root, etc.
2. Night sweats due to yin deficiency
Astragalus can be used together with Rehmannia glutinosa and Ophiopogon japonicus to nourish yin.
3. Acute nephritis with edema
Astragalus is used for edema caused by deficiency of yang energy. It is often combined with Stephania tetrandra, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, etc. An example of a formula is Fangji Huangqi Decoction.
4. Edema from chronic nephritis and deficiency of the spleen and kidneys
Astragalus is often used together with Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, etc.
5. Weakness of yang energy
Astragalus is used for ulcers that do not heal for a long time and are inwardly sunken, as it can promote ulceration and have a localized effect. It is often used together with Manis pentadactyla, Gleditsiae sinensis spine, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong. For abscesses that do not burst for a long time, it is often used together with Lonicera japonica, Gleditsia sinensis spine, and Hedyotis diffusa.
6. Ulcers that do not heal
Astragalus has the function of promoting tissue regeneration and closure of the wound that does not heal for a long time. It is often combined with Lonicera japonica, Gleditsia sinensis spine, and Sanguisorba officinalis. For cleaning of purulent fluid, it is used together with Codonopsis pilosula, Cinnamomum cassia, etc.
