The efficacy and contraindications of drinking water with angelica and astragalus

1. Efficacy

Astragalus has the effects of replenishing qi and strengthening the exterior, stopping sweat and promoting diuresis, while Angelica has the effects of replenishing qi and nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, etc. If you soak angelica and astragalus together in water and drink it, it has the effect of replenishing qi and activating blood circulation. It is more suitable for people with anemia or women with dysmenorrhea, and can effectively relieve symptoms. In addition, drinking the two together in water can enhance the body's immunity and is very helpful in preventing various diseases. Especially for people with low immunity, they can drink water soaked with angelica and astragalus to regulate their body and improve their disease resistance.

2. Taboo

1. Pregnant women should drink with caution. Because angelica has the effect of activating blood circulation, if pregnant women drink it, it may cause miscarriage. Astragalus has the effect of replenishing qi and promoting the growth and development of the fetus, but it may cause the fetus to be too large and cause harm to the pregnant woman.

2. Use with caution in patients with yin deficiency and body heat. For example, patients with yin deficiency and body heat such as night sweats, red tongue with little coating are not recommended to drink it, otherwise it will aggravate the condition.

3. Use with caution in patients with cold. Angelica is a warming and tonic medicinal material. If patients with colds drink Angelica and Astragalus water, it will aggravate the cold symptoms and is not conducive to physical recovery.

4. Use with caution in women during menstruation. Because angelica has the effect of nourishing qi and replenishing blood, if women during menstruation drink it, it may cause the menstrual period to be prolonged.