Can I drink Astragalus water when I have my period?

Astragalus is a traditional Chinese medicine that can replenish qi, nourish blood, and benefit the middle. In addition, it has the effects of diuresis and swelling reduction, improving the body's immune function, promoting body metabolism, improving heart function, lowering blood pressure and protecting the liver. Astragalus water is rich in vitamins and has the effect of replenishing qi and removing blood stasis. It can improve beauty for women and is a good tonic for women during menstruation, but it still needs to be consumed in moderation.

Can I drink Astragalus water during menstruation?

Not recommended to drink.

During menstruation, menstrual blood flows downward; Astragalus is warm in nature and has the effects of replenishing Qi and raising Yang, raising the middle Qi, and replenishing Qi and retaining blood. When menstrual blood flows downward and menstruation is normal, taking Astragalus water at this time can lift and retain blood, which can cause disorder of Qi and blood and affect menstruation. If your menstrual period is normal, it is not recommended to drink Astragalus water during your menstrual period.

Don’t put too much Astragalus in Astragalus water, as it is not good for you. It is better not to drink Astragalus water during menstruation.

Taboos of soaking Astragalus in water

Many people like to take Astragalus membranaceus soaked in water in daily life. In particular, many women like to soak Astragalus membranaceus with red dates and wolfberries. This will not only enhance physical fitness, but also make the complexion better and better. However, the amount of Astragalus used each time should not exceed 15 grams, and it should be taken in two or three times to avoid overdose. If Astragalus is used in excess, the patient may experience dizziness, poor sleep quality, red cheeks, irritability, etc.

An old Chinese doctor told us that drinking Astragalus membranaceus soaked in water actually has no side effects, but why do some people feel unwell after taking an overdose? This is mainly because excessive astragalus enters the body and disrupts the balance of the internal environment, which leads to various physical discomforts.

After taking Astragalus, it can greatly improve memory loss, dizziness, fatigue and other conditions. However, if you take too much Astragalus water on a regular basis, it will not only fail to improve the dizziness, but will make the condition worse, that is, the dizziness will become more serious and the memory will not be well restored. Astragalus is a warming and tonic Chinese medicine. If taken in excess, the main physical symptoms include irritability and flushed cheeks.

Although we say that in order to obtain the best health care effect, you should take a cup of Astragalus water every day, but it is best to take it in two or three times, and never drink it all at once. In addition, it is best to control the amount of Astragalus membranaceus to about 15 grams each time it is soaked in water, but some online recipes suggest using about 20 to 30 grams. This must be analyzed based on the specific situation. In addition, Astragalus soaked in water