If the indications associated with astragalus, such as qi deficiency, are present, you can drink astragalus water even on the third day of the month. If not, it is not recommended to drink it.
Astragalus belongs to qi tonic drugs, because the drug can tonify qi and promote yang, benefit the Wei and consolidate the epidermis, so, the treatment is mainly for qi deficiency and subsidence caused by weakness, depression, loose food (thin and unformed feces), prolonged diarrhea and prolapse of the anus, blood in the stools and leakage of leakage of blood (excessive or spotty menstruation), and other conditions.
Astragalus can also treat cough, coughing, shortness of breath and weakness caused by lung qi deficiency, as well as sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by sweating with a little movement) caused by surface deficiency.
In addition, astragalus can also be used to treat sores and ulcers caused by qi and blood deficiency, as well as post-stroke symptoms that are caused by qi deficiency.
The adverse effects and contraindications of Astragalus are not clear. Astragalus should not be used in cases where the surface is solid and evil, sores and ulcers are at the beginning of the disease, or where heat and toxicity are still prevalent after the ulcers have collapsed.
Although the astragalus drink water on the above diseases also have some relief, but the single flavor of the active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine is limited, can not replace the medication to treat the disease.
Specific medication should consult a doctor, not self-medication.