Guest guest Posted February 12, 2004 Report Share Posted February 12, 2004 Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) Astragalus is a potent adaptogenic herb used in Traditional (TCM). It is known as huang qi or " yellow energy. " It is a preferred deep restorative herb to strengthen and rebuild depleted energy in general and especially immune and endocrine system function. It is a warming (activating) herb for cold (weakened) conditions. In scientific studies, astragalus has increased immune system activity including the production of interferon, T-cells, natural killer cells, and even stem cells in bone marrow. Besides activating the immune system, astragalus seem to activate just about everything. It restores energy where there is chronic weakness including lungs (shortness of breath), kidneys (edema, nephritis that does not respong to diuretics), etc. In a rat study of congestive heart failure, astragalus produced significant improvements over 5 weeks. In another rat study, astragalus improved sperm motility. In TCM astragalus is also used to improve the healing of wounds and restore tone to prolapsed tissues. John Houser NuHerb Shop 919 875 1005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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