Progress in the Treatment of Apoplexy Based on Astragalus

Astragalus has the effects of tonifying qi and uplifting Yang, benefiting Wei and strengthening surface, dissolving swelling, promoting fluid and blood, promoting stagnation and tongbi, supporting poison and discharging pus, restraining sores and generating muscle.It is widely used in the treatment of various diseases in clinical practice, with accurate efficacy and high safety.It belongs to the drug and food homology drugs.Based on the etiology and pathogenesis of apoplexy, the pharmacological action and clinical application of astragalus were reviewed in this paper.