Botanical Name:   Astragalus Membranaceus

Astragalus Facts
Astragalus is used in China, Japan and by Oriental herbalists for disease treatment and prevention and as a health tonic for a strong immune system. The root of Astragalus, a four to seven year old, yellow colored, dried root collected in the spring, is used medicinally for its health-promoting immunity effects. It contains numerous components including flavonoids, polysaccharides, triterpene glycosides, amino acids and trace minerals.

How Astragalus Works
Astragalus works as a tonic to enhance health, improve disease resistance and acts as an antioxidant to combat free radicals. It has antiviral and antibiotic properties helpful for respiratory infections. Astragalus can widen the blood vessels and increase blood flow, to help lower blood pressure and eliminate excess water weight. It appears to restore T-cell (type of white blood cell) counts to relatively normal ranges in some cancer patients.

Possible Benefits

• Enhances overall health, immunity and improves resistance to disease
• Bolsters immune system in people undergoing chemotherapy
• Helps fight respiratory infections like the flu, bronchitis and sinus infections (shortens duration and severity)
• Minimizes health damages caused by stress
• Acts as an antioxidant
• Promotes well-being and increases stamina and vitality
• Lowers blood pressure; beneficial for the heart
• Helps control excessive perspiration

Usage Guidelines
Astragalus can be taken with or without meals. There are no known negative side effects of any kind; no know toxicity levels. Chemotherapy patients and pregnant women should consult with their doctor before taking this herb.