Astragalus Root

Chinese milkvetch
astragalus membranaceous
Chinese Astragalus root
Huang Qi ("yellow leader")
Bunge
Fabaceae

PART USED
root

Contraindications /Notes
None known with intake and use
of appropriate therapeutic doses.
Astragalus should not be taken when experiencing a fever.


Active constituents /Effects
Active compounds have been shown
to have immuno-stimulating action.

ACTIONS
antioxidant
antispasmodic
antiseptic
anti-stress agent
bitter
carminative
digestive tonic
diuretic
hypotensive
immuno-stimulant
stimulant
stimulates adrenals
tonic
vasodilator

TRADITIONAL FORMULAS
Biota and Zizyphus combination,
Ginseng and Licorice combination,
Dong Quai and Peony combination,
Astragalus and Ganoderma combination,
Ginseng and Phaffia combination,
Anemarrhena and Astragalus combination,
Eucommia and Achyranthes combination,
Alisma and Hoelen combination


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