Drinking astragalus has some benefits if the 70-year-old is within the indications of astragalus, but it is recommended that the 70-year-old consult a doctor before drinking astragalus. Astragalus has the effects of tonifying qi and elevating yang (tonifying qi in order to elevate yang qi), consolidating the surface and stopping sweating (stopping sweating by consolidating the muscular surface), inducing diuresis and eliminating edema (facilitating urination and eliminating edema), and generating fluids and nourishing blood (replenishing the body’s fluids and blood). Clinically, Astragalus can be used to treat qi deficiency and fatigue, loose stools (thin and unformed feces), Qi subsidence (deficiency of the spleen and stomach qi, with the appearance of internal organs falling down), prolonged diarrhea and prolapse of the anus, blood in the stools and leakage of blood (excessive menstrual flow or dripping), sweating from the surface of the body (due to the weakness of the surface of the body and the frequency of sweating naturally), and edema due to deficiency of qi. Note that astragalus is not suitable for those with solid surface evils, sores at the beginning of ulcers, or those whose heat toxins are still prevalent after ulcers have collapsed. Astragalus is usually taken in decoction, boiled or infused water has limited effect. If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor in time to avoid delay in treatment.