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Astragalus Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus

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dried whole root
dried whole root
Common Names
Astragalus , Huang qi , yellow leader
Botanical Name
Astragalus membranacous syn. A. propinquus
Family
FABACEAE or LEGUMINOSAE Pea Family
Astragalus Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Cancer Prevention * Chronic Fatigue * Colds * General Health Tonics * Heart Tonics/Cordials * Immune System * Kidney * Sinusitis *
Properties: Adaptogens* Immunostimulant* AntiViral* Hypotensive* Digestive* Depurative* Nervine*
Parts Used: root
Constituents:astragalosides and other immunostimulant polysaccharides, beta-sitosterol, flavonoids, and trace minerals, especially selenium.


Astragalus is a tonic
for chronic fatigue

The name astragalus serves as both a botanical generic name and an English common name for the Chinese medicinal plant known as huang-qi, which is used in numerous Chinese prescriptions. With ginseng (Panax ginseng)it is used as a tonic for fatigue, general debility, lack of appetite, and spontaneous perspiration.

Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interferon production in the body. Studies show that it has helped cancer patients immune systems regain normal function.

Traditional Chinese Medicine
tradional chinese medicine The Chinese knowledge of the astragalus is much older than here in the West dating back at least 2,000 years. In traditional Chinese medicine (*TCM), astragalus is one of the 50 fundamental herbsand is used in numerous Chinese prescriptions in fu-zheng therapy. Fu-zheng refers to treating disease by either enhancing or promoting the defense mechanism or normalizing the central energy. It is considered sweet and mildly warm, tonifying of the qi.
Side Effects:
Non toxic at any dosage. People who take warfarin should avoid astragalus because of the potential for bleeding. A class of high blood pressure medications known as beta-blockers may be less effective when taken with astragalus.
How to Use: Astragalus
Preparation Methods :The dried root in the form of tea, encapsulated or as an extract. Powder is mildly sweet and may be sprinkled on food or whipped into a shake or smoothie. Most authorities on traditional Chinese medicine recommend taking 9-15 grams (3 to 5 tablespoons) of the whole herb per day as a decoction, made by boiling the ground, dried root in water for a few minutes and then brewing the tea. May also be taken in capsule or extract form. Mountain Rose Herbs (07-15-2008)

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referencesAstragalus Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Astragalus for :Heart Tonic
Heart Tonic In combination with codonopsis (Codonopisis pilosula), astragalus is used to strengthen the heart.

Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)

Astragalus for :Immune system, interferon
Immune system,  interferon An antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, astragalus fortifies the immune system on several levels, including, perhaps, by increasing the body's production of interferon

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Astragalus for :Immune system in Lupus
Immune system in Lupus Astragalus stimulates beneficial components of the immune system in patients with lupus—the natural killer (NK) cells—without stimulating the detrimental components involved in rheumatoid arthritis—the B cells.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Astragulas for :Cold prevention
Cold prevention Unlike echinacea, astragalus may be taken long-term during cold and flu season. Chinese studies have found it to be an effective preventive against the common cold

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Astragalus for :Heart Tonic
Heart Tonic In combination with codonopsis (Codonopisis pilosula), astragalus is used to strengthen the heart.

Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)

Astragalus for :Immune system, interferon
Immune system,  interferon An antiviral, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, astragalus fortifies the immune system on several levels, including, perhaps, by increasing the body's production of interferon

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Astragalus for :Immune system in Lupus
Immune system in Lupus Astragalus stimulates beneficial components of the immune system in patients with lupus—the natural killer (NK) cells—without stimulating the detrimental components involved in rheumatoid arthritis—the B cells.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Astragulas for :Cold prevention
Cold prevention Unlike echinacea, astragalus may be taken long-term during cold and flu season. Chinese studies have found it to be an effective preventive against the common cold

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Plant Description

Astragalus membranaceus
Astragalus membranaceus

The common name "yellow leader" refers to the yellow interior of the root, and the fact that this is one of the superior tonic roots in traditional Chinese medicine. A typical member of the pea family, astragalus has finely divided leaves, small pealike flowers and seed pods, and a sprawling, vinelike stature. Astragalus membranaceous, the species used medicinally, grows up to 6 feet tall and has an appearance similar to licorice, another member of the large Astragalus genus. Some herbalists believe that the North American milk vetch, A. americus has many of the same properties and may even be a wild, medicinal Astragalus.

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