Astragalus
| Common Name | Astragalus |
| Latin Name | Astragalus membranaceus |
| Folk Name | Yellow Vetch |
| Medicinal Uses | Respiratory Infections,
Immune Suppression by strengthening the system , Cancer, Heart Failure,
Viral Infections, Liver & kidney disease energy tonic, Strengthens
Digestion, Promotes Healing of wounds |
| Comments | It has been purported that
patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation live longer and are more
resistant to secondary infections when using Astragalus. It can help
ameliorate bone marrow depression and gastrointestinal toxicity resulting
from those two protocols. It is considered beneficial for the wei chi, the
body's inherent protective energy. It
stimulates interferon production, macrophage activity and antibody
response and also inhibits free radicals. Astragalus reduces T suppresser
cells. It also enhances the function of the adrenal cortex.
It helps to build the blood and lowers blood sugar levels in
diabetics.
Astragalus is also being studied to determine whether it benefits papillomavirus, herpes and cytomegaloviruges. |
| Additional Information |
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