Fire is a common saying, generally belongs to the traditional Chinese medicine of the fire and heat blazing (fire and heat evil exuberance) evidence, astragalus in the scope of the indications, according to the physician limited to the dose to take, do not prolong the medication time without authorization, usually does not cause fire.
Astragalus is mildly warm in nature and has the effect of tonifying qi and elevating yang, consolidating the surface to stop sweating (stopping sweating by consolidating the surface of the muscle), inducing diuresis to reduce swelling, generating fluids to nourish blood, promoting stagnation and paralysis (making paralyzed meridians smooth), supporting toxins to discharge pus (discharging pus and toxins from the body), and astringing sores to generate muscle (helping sores to heal more quickly, and promoting the growth of new flesh).
Astragalus is used for treating prolapsed uterus, diarrhea, edema, spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by a little movement), night sweating (abnormal sweating after going to sleep, sweating stops after waking up), blood in stool, leakage (excessive or dripping menstruation), deficiency of qi and blood and internal injuries such as labor and fatigue.
Astragalus can also be used for symptoms such as carbuncles and gangrene (a type of poisonous sore, an acute suppurative disease occurring on the surface of the body, limbs, and internal organs) that are difficult to ulcerate or do not converge after prolonged ulceration.
Adverse effects of Astragalus are not known. It is important to note that astragalus should be taken with caution in cases of qi stagnation and dampness obstruction, the prevalence of solid evils on the surface, stagnation of food stagnation (the accumulation of food in the stomach due to indigestion), and solid symptoms such as heat and toxins at the beginning of ulcers or after ulcers are still prevalent.
Astragalus should be taken in accordance with its indications. If taken in accordance with the limited dosage, it usually does not cause fire; if it needs to be taken for a long period of time, please follow the doctor’s instructions.
Astragalus after taking if there is discomfort, to stop using and consult a doctor, do not extend the time or increase the dose without authorization, to avoid causing adverse consequences.