Generally speaking, astragalus is not directly effective in achieving weight loss. However, from a TCM point of view, Astragalus is commonly used in the treatment of spleen deficiency and dampness, so it can diuretic and reduce swelling, which can be helpful for swelling caused by spleen deficiency and consequently weight gain. Other than that, Astragalus is not effective for weight loss and is not a common herb for weight loss. Blind and excessive consumption of Astragalus may also lead to adverse symptoms such as fire, indigestion, and yin deficiency and hyperactivity. Although Astragalus is not directly helpful for weight loss, it is one of the commonly used herbs in clinical practice. Due to its good effect in tonifying Qi, it can help treat edema due to Qi deficiency in the spleen and lungs, as well as improve weakness of the spleen and stomach, diuretic and reduce swelling, and regulate the metabolic level of the organism. It is necessary to go to the hospital to have a doctor diagnose the patient’s individual constitution and determine the suitability of astragalus for supplementation on a case-by-case basis. In general, Astragalus is clinically indicated for the treatment of spleen deficiency and dampness, edema, prolonged diarrhea and prolapse, spontaneous sweating and night sweating, mental depression, internal heat and thirst, etc. In addition, from a Western medical point of view, Astragalus can also be combined with other drugs for the adjunctive treatment of diseases such as uterine prolapse, diabetes mellitus, chronic nephritis with proteinuria, and is also helpful in promoting the healing of broken wounds. For people who have the need to lose weight, they need to make the body’s intake less than the body’s consumption. It is recommended to control the diet, consume more fruits and vegetables rich in high quality protein, and enhance physical exercise to reduce fat accumulation. Obesity caused by obesity or some metabolic diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, may not be effectively controlled by simple diet and medication, so you can seek medical treatment in time and carry out medication or surgery under the guidance of doctors.