Astragalus
Important Information
Astragalus or astragalus membranaccus is also known as huang Qi means yellow energy. Astragalus is a member of pea family. [1] Astragalus is a large genus of about 2,000 species of herbs. [2] This is a powerful adaptogenic herb that is native to china and has been used for centuries to stimulate immune system’s activity. [1]
It is a versatile herb that has popularity due to its role that it plays to promote all around good health, fight illness and also its help to post illness recovery. [1]
It is well known world widely because of its foremost function is immune enhancement. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
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Active Nutrients Found in Astragalus
Astragalus contains antioxidants [1, 3] that attributed all of its activity. These constituent include glycosides, polysaccharides and Saponins. [1]
History
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, often in combination with other herbs, to strengthen the body resistance against illness. [3] Astragalus was also used from centuries ago to increase stamina and vigor while reload vital fluids. [1]
Uses of Astragalus to Improve Health
Soreness and Other Respiratory Conditions
Upper respiratory conditions often results from compromised immune system. Astragalus averts respiratory problems by improving defense mechanism of body and diminishes a tendency for repeated respiratory tract problems. [1, 3, 6]
Fights Fatigue
Today’s life style and poor diet leads to accumulation of toxins and germs in body and to overcome them immune system has to work a lot that leading to eventual energy depletion. Astragalus restores vital energy, reduces discomfort, soreness and increase blood flow to tissues and hence overcome fatigue. [1, 6]
Good for Common Cold
Astragalus membranaccus is a specific toner during body resistance against health hazards and helps to reduce the incidence and shorten the course of common cold. [3, 4]
Heart Health
Astragalus acts as heart tonic to avert and cares during symptoms of increased heart rate. [3, 5]
Challenging Effects against Germs
It may decrease the activity of germs and hence favorable effect on body during and after harmful effects of germs. [5]
Supports during deficient activity of Defense Mechanism
Astragalus also shows its good effects during immune deficiency. [3, 6]
Stress Adaptation
Use of Astragalus provides its beneficial effects to improve stress adaptation. [1, 3, 6]
Good for Long Standing Problem
Astragalus is a valuable herb due to its health-giving effects in long standing problems. [3, 6]
Others
Astragalus may also support health of adrenal gland and digestive system. [6] It improves healing, [3, 7] helpful during exaggerated response of defense mechanism of body, [7] improves healing and also have favorable effect on metabolism. [6]
References
- Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 160 and 161. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astragalus
- http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/astragalus-000223.htm
- Michael T. Murray, N.D. (1995) The Healing Power Of Herbs. (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition) Page No. 355. New York: Gramercy Books.
- Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 89. Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery.
- http://www.faqs.org/health/Healthy-Living-V2/Preventive-Care.html
- http://www.faqs.org/health/topics/14/Ringworm.html
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