Astragalus
Astragalus is used as an immunostimulant medicine in common colds and influenza and to reduce fatigue.
Astragalus (Astagalus membranaceus) is used by the Chinese for invigorating vital energy and strengthening Qi.
Astragalus is used as an immunostimulant medicine in common colds and influenza and to reduce fatigue. Astragalus contains essential oils, amino acids, flavonoids, polysaccharides. According to some research it has been concluded that
Astragalus benefits
- Improves cardiac function, arrhythmia
- Decreases blood pressure
- Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
- Has anti-carcinogenic effects
- Has hepatoprotective qualities and increases in liver glutathione levels
- I thas adaptogenic activity
- Prevent and treats various viral infections
- Treat fatigue
- Stimulates digestions
- Stimulate immune system
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
In combination with other herbs, astragalus is used to reduce cholesterol levels, asthma and memory defects.
Please note: astragalus should not be used during peirods of acute infection.
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