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

FOLK USE
Infections
Some say it is used to prevent cancers.
Said to rejuvenate digestive organs.
Regulates blood sugar.

Used to treat infections,
diabetes, edema, nephritis, ulcers.
Acts as diuretic, antiseptic, antispasmodic.
Stimulates immune system.

Systems affected: immune, urinary, respiratory.

SUPPORTIVE CONDITONS
Adrenal Conditions
Arthritis
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Ovarian cancer
Uterine Cancer
Chemotherapy Support
Chlamydia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes Type I
Diabetes Type II
Dieting
Poor Digestion
Fibromyalgia
Herpes zoster
Immune deficiency

COMMON USE
A digestive aid containing polysaccharides which
enhance immune activity and T-cell function.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine astragalus is considered
a deep immune tonic that increases
the "bone marrow reserve," increasing the body's ability
to produce more immune effector cells
(such as T-cells), protecting us from "pathogens".
Used as a daily tonic when one is not feeling well;
it has the ability to build the energy reserves
in the body and exhibits several anti-stress properties.
Astragalus root has been indicated as an aid
in the side effects of chemotherapy as well as having
the ability to inhibit tumor growth.
If taken cumulatively, especially with Chinese Ligustrum
(Privet) fruit, it shows marked anti-tumor properties.

20 to 40 drops 1 to 3 times daily.


CONDITIONS
NUTRITION


Source(s)
09202004


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