Organic Astragalus

I. Core Efficacy (Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory)
Astragalus has a sweet taste and a slightly warm nature, and enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. Its main functions can be summarized as follows:
1. Tonify Qi and Elevate Yang: Used to treat symptoms caused by spleen Qi deficiency, such as poor appetite, fatigue, diarrhea; as well as internal organ prolapse (e.g., gastric ptosis, rectal prolapse) and chronic diarrhea resulting from middle Qi sinking.
2. Consolidate the Exterior and Stop Sweating: Used to treat exterior deficiency with poor consolidation, i.e., insufficient defensive function of the body, leading to spontaneous sweating (sweating even without activity during the day), fear of wind, and susceptibility to colds.
3. Promote Diuresis and Reduce Edema: Used to treat edema and difficulty in urination caused by Qi deficiency.
4. Generate Body Fluids and Nourish Blood: Since Qi can generate blood, it is used to treat symptoms such as sallow complexion, dizziness, and palpitations caused by deficiency of both Qi and blood.
5. Activate Stagnation and Relieve Bi Syndrome: Used to treat joint pain, numbness, or hemiplegia caused by Qi deficiency and blood stasis.
6. Detoxify, Promote Pus Discharge, and Promote Wound Healing: Used to treat long-lasting non-healing ulcers caused by Qi and blood deficiency, or initial abscesses that have not ruptured.
Simple Memory: Astragalus is most skilled at tonifying the Qi of the Lungs and Spleen, enhancing the body's defensive capacity (immunity) and improving bodily functions.

II. Modern Research and Application Scenarios
Modern pharmacological studies show that Astragalus contains various active components such as polysaccharides, saponins, and flavonoids, which have the following effects:
• Regulate immune function: Bidirectional regulation, which can enhance immunity and also exert a certain inhibitory effect on excessive immune responses (e.g., allergies).
• Protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health: Strengthen the heart, dilate blood vessels, and improve myocardial blood supply.
• Anti-fatigue and antioxidant.
• Liver protection and kidney protection.
• Regulate blood glucose.
Therefore, it is commonly applied in the following scenarios in modern times:
• Easy to catch cold due to physical weakness: Used for prevention and recovery in individuals who are prone to colds or have recurrent colds.
• Post-surgical or postpartum recovery: Used for physical weakness, lack of spirit, and wound healing.
• Chronic nephritis and proteinuria: Used as an adjuvant therapy under medical guidance.
• Adjuvant therapy for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
• Edema of Qi deficiency type.