Astragalus:
Astragalus has a herb.Astragalus
has been used in China for hundreds of years.
Known there, since about A.D. 100, as “huang qi,” meaning “yellow leader,” it is
taken from the root of the plant. Astragalus are more than 2,000 varieties of
astragalus in the world. One type is native to Northern China, and it has been
widely tested.
Astragalus plant is allowed to mature for four to seven years and the root is
harvested in early spring. Astragalus contains many ingredients, including amino
acids, polysaccharides, triterpene glycosides, flavonoids, isoflavones, saponins
and trace minerals.
Health Benefits of Astragalus:
Astragalus is one of the most popular energy tonics in the Orient, but its
primary value is in stimulating the immune system. Studies performed at the
University of Houston have shown, that astragalus helps to improve immunity
functions by increasing T-cell counts. But the range of its benefits is much
larger.
The active ingredient contained in astragalus is called Astragalan B, which is a
polysacharide. Astragalan B is known to bind cholesterol and help the body to
fight invaders. Astragalus also helps increase the cleaning rate of toxins.
Especially patients living with
cancer and AIDS benefit from its potentials to
prolong life. In China, most cancer patients take astragalus to improve immunity
response of the body after drug or radiation treatment, because it is known as
an effective complementary treatment during chemotherapy, radiation therapy and
immune deficiency syndromes. Astragalus is used here both as a primary treatment
and as an adjunct to conventional therapies.
Placebo-controlled studies have shown, that people taking 8 g dried root daily
had increased production of interferon by leukocytes already after two weeks.
Astragalus enhances the functioning of the spleen and lung and is often used to
treat vascular diseases and support peripheral circulation, and to lower blood
pressure and blood sugar levels.
Astragalus has been used in the following conditions:
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cold/sore throat
- Hepatitis
- Immune function
- Infection
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
Astragalus has no known harmful side-effects.
Astragalus is an exciting and potentially promising herb. Further research may
prove astragalus to be invaluable in the medical treatment of a variety of
conditions and illnesses.
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