Astragalus
Proven Health Benefits of Astragalus
- Improves heart function.
- Relieves seasonal allergies.
- Prevents and regulates diabetes.
- Reduces stress.
- Improves the quality of sleep.
- Boosts body immune system.
- Reduces signs of aging in the face.
- Reduces fatigue.
- Aids in wound healing.
What is Astragalus?
Astragalus is a plant in the legume family known as milkvetch or huáng qí for its widespread use in traditional Chinese medicine. Among 2000 species of Astragalus, only two, namely Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus, are used as supplements.1
The root of Astragalus is made in various forms such as capsules, liquid extracts, powders, and teas. At times it is given as an Intravenous injection in hospitals. The roots contain active compounds that strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and treat various allergies.
In traditional Chinese, Astragalus is considered a miracle herb that can boost energy levels, reduce stress and fight off other diseases.
What is Astragalus used for?
Astragalus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It is famous for a variety of health benefits such as immune-boosting, anti-aging, and anti-inflammatory effects. It is used to treat various ailments such as allergies, common cold, fatigue, heart diseases, kidney diseases, diabetes, etc.
It is also used to treat breast cancer, hepatitis, lung cancer, upper respiratory infections, asthma, and nervous conditions, lowering blood pressure and blood sugar.2 Studies have shown Astragalus stimulates the liver, spleen, lungs, urinary and circulatory system.
Health benefits:
- Boosts the body's immune system by increasing your body's white blood cells, killing bacteria, and fights viral infections such as the common cold.
- Improves heart function by widening the blood vessels, increasing the amount of blood pumped from the heart.
- Alleviates the side effects of chemotherapy, such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.
- Lowers blood sugar level in people with type 2 diabetes when taken for a definite period.
- Improves kidney function by improving blood flow and reducing protein levels in urine.
- Reduces chronic fatigue.
- Anticancer effects by promoting programmed cell death in various cancer cells.
- Improves seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing and running nose.
Nutrition:
Nutritional content in one Size capsule 500mg;- Calories 0
- Saturated fat 0
- Cholesterol 0
- Sodium 0
- Carbohydrate 0.3g
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g
- Total Sugars 0g
Toxicity:
Nursing, pregnant women, people with organ transplants, and people with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis should not use astragalus root.2