Astragalus and jujube tea has excellent disease prevention and health benefits. It is used for conditions such as qi deficiency and weakness. Jujube is rich in nutrients and has the effects of nourishing blood, calming the mind, and sedating. By brewing astragalus and jujube together, we can make astragalus and jujube tea. Let's learn about the benefits of drinking astragalus and jujube tea.
Tonifying Qi and Blood
Astragalus has always been a premium herb for tonifying qi. It is used for qi deficiency, weakness, and fatigue. It is not only effective for weak yang qi, but also has certain effects on yin deficiency sweating, chronic cough caused by lung qi deficiency, and shortness of breath and fatigue. Jujube is rich in iron, and it can be eaten to supplement iron for iron deficiency anemia. In addition, jujube polysaccharides have the effect of tonifying qi and nourishing blood. Therefore, astragalus and jujube tea can be used to nourish qi and blood for patients with both qi and blood deficiency, and improve their health.
Weight Loss
Astragalus can be used to treat qi stagnation and dampness obstruction, as well as food stagnation. It helps with digestion and reduces fat accumulation. Drinking astragalus tea can also eliminate edema. Jujube is rich in nutrients, and when combined with astragalus, it does not cause a caloric burden while providing various nutrients. Therefore, drinking astragalus and jujube tea has the effect of weight loss, especially for edema-type obesity.
Detoxification
Jujube can reduce the damage of toxic substances to the liver and prevent the deposition of melanin. Astragalus can eliminate experimental nephritis proteinuria. Therefore, astragalus and jujube tea have the effect of detoxification.
Beauty and Skincare
Astragalus saponins have a good effect in scavenging oxygen free radicals, so they have certain anti-aging effects. Jujube contains rich vitamin C and adenosine triphosphate, which can promote the metabolism of skin cells, prevent the deposition of melanin, and achieve the effects of whitening skin and removing spots for beauty and skincare.
Blood Pressure Reduction
Both astragalus and jujube can dilate blood vessels, increase myocardial contractility, and improve myocardial nutrition, thus having a certain effect in reducing blood pressure. Astragalus and jujube tea can be helpful for patients with hypertension.
Enhancement of Immunity
Astragalus can enhance immunity and be used to prevent colds. Jujube contains rich nutrients such as vitamin C, carotene, and niacin, which not only enhance immunity but also have anti-cancer effects.
Recipe for Astragalus and Jujube Tea
Ingredients: 3-5 slices of astragalus, 3 jujubes.
Instructions: After washing the jujubes with warm water and removing the pits, soak astragalus and jujubes in clean water for 20-30 minutes. Then, heat the mixture and boil it. Reduce the heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
