Well the cold and flu season is approaching us soon. We can only defend our selves by making sure we are getting proper nutrition.
Astragalus is an herb from Asia. Much to our surprise, many herbs can be useful for more than flavoring our foods. Herbs like food have healing properties.
Astragalus is an adaptoge, meaning it helps protect the body against various stresses, including physical, mental, or emotional stress. Astragalus may help protect the body from diseases such as cancer and diabetes. It contains antioxidants, which protect cells against damage caused by free radicals, byproducts of cellular energy. Astragalus is used to protect and support the immune system, for preventing colds and upper respiratory infections, to lower blood pressure, to treat diabetes, and to protect the liver. Astragalus has antiviral properties and stimulates the immune system, suggesting that it is indeed effective at preventing colds. Astragalus may be given to children to support the immune system.
In the United States, researchers have investigated astragalus as a possible treatment for people whose immune systems have been compromised by chemotherapy or radiation. In these studies, astragalus supplements have been shown to speed recovery and extend life expectancy. Research on using astragalus for people with AIDS has produced inconclusive results.
Common Names— aka - astragalus, bei qi, huang qi, ogi, hwanggi, milk vetch
Medicinal Uses and Indications:
Traditional uses include the treatment of the following:
Adaptogen - protects the body from stress
Colds and influenza
Persistent infection
Fever
Multiple allergies
Asthma
Chronic fatigue
Fatigue or lack of appetite associated with chemotherapy
Anemia
Wounds
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Hepatitis
Stomach ulcers
Traditional uses include the treatment of the following:
Adaptogen - protects the body from stress
Colds and influenza
Persistent infection
Fever
Multiple allergies
Asthma
Chronic fatigue
Fatigue or lack of appetite associated with chemotherapy
Anemia
Wounds
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Hepatitis
Stomach ulcers
Available Forms:
Astragalus root may be available in a variety of forms:
Tincture (liquid alcohol extract)
Capsules and tablets (standardized and non-standardized)
Injectable forms for use in hospital or clinical settings (in Asian countries)
Topically for the skin
Astragalus root may be available in a variety of forms:
Tincture (liquid alcohol extract)
Capsules and tablets (standardized and non-standardized)
Injectable forms for use in hospital or clinical settings (in Asian countries)
Topically for the skin
How It Is Used:
The root of the astragalus plant is typically used in soups, teas, extracts, or capsules. Astragalus is generally used with other herbs, such as ginseng, angelica, and licorice.
The root of the astragalus plant is typically used in soups, teas, extracts, or capsules. Astragalus is generally used with other herbs, such as ginseng, angelica, and licorice.
Where to buy it:
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