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Astragalus
Description: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been named in Chinese medicine texts dating back to around 100 AD. The Chinese value astragalus as a specific tonic for strengthening the body’s resistance to disease. This yellow plant has long been used for treating night sweats, fatigue, and diarrhea. Astragalus consists of flavonoids, polysaccharides, glycosides, amino acids, and trace minerals. It is effective as a diuretic, and may be helpful in the treatment of heart disease.1
Astragalus reduces autoimmune response such as that caused by rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.2,3,4

Useful in treatment of: Immune Function Improvement, common cold, lupus.

Recommended Dosage: One 500 mg capsule daily.

Contraindications: Pregnant women should check with their practitioners before using.

References:

1Ma J, Peng A, Lin S. Mechanism of the therapeutic effect of Astragalus membranaceus on sodium retention in experimental heart failure. Clin Med J 1998;111:17–23.
2Liang H, et al. The effect of astragalus polysaccharides on cell mediated immunity (CMI) in burned mice. Chin J Plast Surg Burns 1994 Mar;10(2):138.
3Rittenhouse JR, et al. Chinese medicinal herbs reverse macrophage suppression induced by urological tumors. J Urol 1991 Aug;146(2):486.
4Murray MT. The Healing Power of Herbs. Prima Health, 1995; p. 355.
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