A genus of papilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galegeæ, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk vetch and licorice vetch. Gum tragacanth is obtained from different oriental species, particularly the Astragalus gummifer and Astragalus verus.
from a family of peas that benefits digestive processes and the immune system; increases resistance to disease and infections; restores depressed immunity, and is used to treat peripheral vascular diseases and to restore peripheral circulation.
large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
An herbal remedy from the root of the plant Astragalus membranaceus. Astragalus enhances many bodily functions. Western herbalists believe it to stimulate the immune system and generally strengthen the body by speeding metabolism, promoting tissue regeneration, and increasing energy. It is used to help treat chronic colds, AIDS, cancer, and chronic fatigue. In traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus is regarded as sweet and slightly warm; it is used to treat general weakness, loss of appetite, spontaneous perspiration, diarrhea, and blood abnormalities or deficiencies from excessive bleeding. The Chinese species is the source of the medicine called huang qi.
A perennial herb that is cultivated in China, Korea and Japan.
Classic energy tonic, immune-stimulating
Astragalus offers many of the same benefits as Ginseng, but possesses a very unique and valuable distinction in that this herb profoundly strengthens and boosts the immune system. There has been research that has demonstrated Astragalus's effect on increasing white blood cells, the cells that are responsible for regulating our immune system. Astragalus may also help to lower blood pressure.
Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herb derived from the root of the perennial Astragalus Membranaceus. In China, astragalus enjoyed a long history of use in traditional medicine to strengthen the Wei Chi or "defensive energy" or as we call it, the immune system. Regarded as a potent tonic for increasing energy levels and stimulating the immune system, astragalus has also been employed effectively as a diuretic, a vasodilator and as a treatment for respiratory infections. Astragalus has recently become popular with western herbalist and alternative health care providers. See: Astragalus
This herb has shown beneficial effects on the immune system, and has been used to increase metabolism, promote healing, prevent fatigue, and as a lung tonic.
