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Herbs ~ Astragalus (membranaceus)
For more than 2,000 years, astragalus has been an integral part of traditional medicine in China, where it is used to balance the life force, or qi. This herb is particularly valuable in fighting disease because of its powerful effect on the immune system.
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WHAT IT IS |
FOUND IN HERBALIFE PRODUCTS
| | Enhances immunity.
Helps fight respiratory infections. Bolsters the immune system in people undergoing cancer treatment.
| Astragalus contains a variety of compounds that stimulate the body's immune system, and in China this native plant has long been used both to treat disease and to prevent it. Botanically, astragalus is related to licorice and the pea. And although its sweet-smelling pale yellow blossoms and delicate structure give the plant a frail appearance, it is actually a very hardy species. Medicinally, the herb's most important part is its root. The plant is harvested when it is four to seven years old; its flat, yellowish roots resemble wide popsicle sticks or tongue depressors. (The Chinese name for astragalus, huang qi, means " yellow leader, " a testament both to its color and to its importance as a therapeutic herb.)Astragalus root is loaded with health-promoting substances, including polysaccharides, a class of carbohydrates that appear to be responsible for the herb's immune-boosting effects.
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WHAT IT DOES |
LATEST FINDINGS
| | Tablet> Capsule
Tincture
Dried herb/Tea
| A tonic in the truest sense of the word, astragalus seems to enhance over-all health by improving a person's resistance to disease, increasing stamina and vitality, and promoting general well-being. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping the body correct or prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. It may have antiviral and antibiotic properties as well. A distinct benefit of astragalus is that it can be safely used with conventional medicine and does not interfere with any standard treatment.
| Two separate studies conducted in china showed that astragalus can benefit people with heart disease. The first study revealed that if astragalus was taken within 36 hours of a heart attack, it could bolster the functioning of the heart's left ventricle, the chamber that pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.
The second study examined whether astragalus could prevent chest pain (angina). The herb was compared to nifedipine, a prescription medication commonly used for this condition. astragalus produced better results than the drug. |
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DID YOU KNOW
| | Pregnant women should consult with their doctor before using this herb.
Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
| This herb is particularly effective in fighting off colds, the flu, bronchitis, and sinus infections, because it keeps viruses from gaining a foothold in the respiratory system. Like echinacea, astragalus can squash germs at the first sign of symptoms. And if an illness does develop, astragalus can shorten its duration and reduce its severity. People who frequently suffer from respiratory illnesses should consider using astragalus on a regular basis to prevent recurrences. It also appears to help minimize the health - damaging effects of excessive stress.
| Several North American species of astragalus are highly poisonous to livestock; they're commonly called " locoweed." These New world varieties, however, are very different from the ancient Chinese form of astragalus used in medical treatment. |
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GUIDELINES FOR USE
| | Remarkably, even after thousands of years of use in China, there a few (if any) negative reports about taking astragalus. The herb appears to have no side effects of any kind.
| Astragalus is widely used in China to rebuild the immune system of people undergoing radiation or chemotherapy for cancer; in fact, this practice is gaining popularity in the West as well. The herb is especially valuable because it increases the body's production of T cells, macrophages, natural killer cells, interferon, and other immune cells. Astragalus may also protect bone marrow from the immune-suppressing effects of chemotherapy, radiation, toxins, and viruses. The herb, with its immune - stimulating action, might be a treatment possibility for people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In addition, astragalus widens blood vessels and increases blood flow, which makes it useful in controlling excessive perspiration (such as night sweats) and lowering blood pressure. Research has also shown that astragalus can have beneficial effects on the heart.
| Astragalus can be taken at any time during the day, with or without meals.
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