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‘Stay healthy and get beautiful skin with wheatgrass’
Table of Contents
Prologue. What is Astragalus? Astragalus as a countermeasure against summer fatigue Skin beautifying effects Digestion and gastrointestinal health Diuretic and detoxifying effects Conclusion. |
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Ｐrologue
As the hot summer continues, many people are looking for ways to relieve their heat exhaustion. Summer fatigue in particular can cause loss of appetite and fatigue, affecting daily life. It is at times like these that we would like to focus on Astragalus membranaceus, which has been popular as a health food since ancient times. In this article, we will take a closer look at the various benefits of Astragalus and why you should take it in during the summer months.
What is Astragalus?
Astragalus is a member of the grass family, whose seeds have been used for food and medicinal purposes. It has long been popular in Japan as a health food, especially used in Chinese herbal medicine.Astragalus is rich in amino acids, B vitamins and minerals and is often referred to as the ‘king of cereals’ due to its high nutritional value.
Astragalus as a countermeasure against summer fatigue.
In summer, the body is easily depleted and many minerals are lost through perspiration. Astragalus helps replenish these minerals and balance the body. Astragalus tea in particular helps to rehydrate and remove excess heat from the body, refreshing the body after a long day in the heat. In addition, the B vitamins, which promote energy metabolism, support recovery from fatigue.
Beauty skin effect
Astragalus is rich in amino acids and B vitamins, which are necessary for maintaining healthy skin. These nutrients promote skin metabolism and help prevent spots and freckles. Antioxidants in Astragalus also prevent skin ageing and enhance the skin's beauty. Many cosmetics using Astragalus tea and Astragalus extract can be used for both internal and external care.
Digestion and gastrointestinal health
During the summer, people tend to lose their appetite, but wheatgrass aids digestion and helps maintain gastrointestinal health.
The constituents of tomugi help to regulate gastrointestinal function and increase appetite. This can improve loss of appetite and indigestion caused by summer fatigue. The dietary fibre in wheatgrass also helps to regulate the intestinal environment and improve bowel movements. The gastrointestinal tract is also important for brain activity!
Diuretic and detoxifying effect.
Astragalus has diuretic properties, which help to expel excess water from the body.
This helps to reduce swelling and detoxify the body, eliminating waste products from the body.
The diuretic effect is particularly important during the summer months, when the body needs more hydration, in order to maintain the water balance in the body. Drinking wheatgrass tea provides a healthy detoxification process.
Conclusion.
Astragalus is an ideal food for summer health care due to its diverse benefits. It supports our health in many ways, including hydration, relieving fatigue, beautifying the skin, promoting digestion and detoxification. In the coming hot season, incorporate Astragalus into your daily routine to stay energised.
*I would also like to add that drinking granulated, additive-free Astragalus tea is better than drinking beverages from convenience stores or vending machines.
References and experts.
Hiroaki Tanaka - ‘On the nutritional and health effects of Astragalus membranaceus’, Japanese Journal of Food Science, Vol. 45, No. 3, 2022.
Noriko Yamada - ‘Benefits of Astragalus as Kampo medicine’, Journal of Oriental Medicine, Vol. 30, No. 2, 2021.
Shinichi Suzuki - ‘Selecting foodstuffs to combat summer fatigue’, Health Food Science, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2023.
If you have to choose, functional foods are recommended.
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