Astragalus's latin name: Astragalus membranaceus, is also known as Milk Vetch Root, Huang-qi (Yellow Leader). Make sure that you use Astragalus membranaceus only. Other plants in the Astragalus family, including the "locoweed" species, can prove toxic.
Astragalus is a perennial plant, about 16 - 36 inches tall, it is native to the northern and eastern parts of China and Mongolia and Korea. It has hairy stems with leaves made up of 12 - 18 pairs of leaflets. The root is the medicinal part, and is usually harvested from 4-year-old plants.
Astragalus ( Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, often in combination with other herbs, to strengthen the body against disease. Astragalus contains antioxidants, which protect cells against damage caused by free radicals, byproducts of cellular energy.primarly used for endurance, immunity, colds, illness recovery and viral infections!
Astragalus also boosts the immune system. It's recommended usage has been for a variety of conditions that can benefit from improved resistance, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), burns and abscesses, night sweats, chronic colds and flu, fatigue, and loss of appetite. It has been used in the treatment of heart failure, liver disease, and kidney ailments. It's also taken to counter the toxic effects of cancer treatment and to relieve the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
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