What are the consequences of eating Astragalus during menstruation?

Women should not eat anything randomly during menstruation. If they eat poorly, it will first affect the amount of menstruation, and also affect the normal menstrual cycle. Especially after eating some raw and cold food, it may cause menstrual disorders or even infertility problems. So, as a relatively common medicinal material, will there be any bad consequences for women to eat astragalus during menstruation?

For women who are menstruating, it is best not to eat astragalus or drink water soaked with astragalus. Why? We know that Astragalus is a traditional Chinese medicine with a warm nature and sweet taste. It has the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs and replenishing qi. It can also consolidate the exterior and stop sweating, expel toxins, discharge pus and promote tissue regeneration. It is a qi-tonifying medicine and has a good tonic effect on those with qi deficiency. It has a certain therapeutic effect on some diseases caused by qi deficiency, such as spontaneous sweating, long-term sores, edema, shortness of breath, and susceptibility to colds. Moreover, Astragalus contains a variety of antibacterial active ingredients that can enhance the body's immune function, so it can also be used to prevent the occurrence of certain infectious diseases. However, it is not suitable for women during menstruation, because menstrual blood flows downward, and Astragalus is warm in nature, which can replenish Qi and raise Yang, lift the middle Qi, and replenish Qi and retain blood. For women with downward menstrual blood and normal menstruation, if they take Astragalus water, it will lift and retain blood, which can cause Qi and blood disorders and affect the normal menstruation. Therefore, it is recommended that women with normal menstrual periods do not drink Astragalus water during menstruation.

So who is suitable to eat Astragalus? Its pharmacological effect is to invigorate Qi and strengthen the exterior, and it can also expel toxins and regenerate muscles. According to Chinese medicine, anyone with symptoms of Qi deficiency, Qi and blood deficiency, and sinking of the middle Qi can take Astragalus. For example, some people are weak and easily fatigued, which is a manifestation of Qi deficiency, while anemia is a symptom of Qi and blood deficiency. In addition, symptoms such as prolapse of the anus and prolapse of the uterus are symptoms of sinking of the middle Qi. For those with the above conditions, eating Astragalus is beneficial. Astragalus can be used to replenish Qi and blood and improve symptoms. However, you should still take it under the guidance of a doctor.

From the above introduction, we can know that women during menstruation should not eat Astragalus. Although the body's resistance is relatively poor during menstruation and Astragalus has a tonic effect, for women with normal menstruation, it will cause qi and blood disorders and affect the menstrual cycle. Therefore, it is recommended that women during menstruation should pay attention and avoid eating Astragalus during menstruation to prevent menstrual disorders and affect health.