Health Benefits of Astragalus:
Astragalus is one of the most popular energy tonics in the Orient, but its primary value is in stimulating the immune system. Studies performed at the University of Houston have shown, that astragalus helps to improve immunity functions by increasing T-cell counts. But the range of its benefits is much larger.
The active ingredient contained in astragalus is called Astragalan B, which is a polysacharide. Astragalan B is known to bind cholesterol and help the body to fight invaders. Astragalus also helps increase the cleaning rate of toxins.
Especially patients living with cancer and AIDS benefit from its potentials to prolong life. In China, most cancer patients take astragalus to improve immunity response of the body after drug or radiation treatment, because it is known as an effective complementary treatment during chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immune deficiency syndromes. Astragalus is used here both as a primary treatment and as an adjunct to conventional therapies. Placebo-controlled studies have shown, that people taking 8 g dried root daily had increased production of interferon by leukocytes already after two weeks.
Astragalus enhances the functioning of the spleen and lung and is often used to treat vascular diseases and support peripheral circulation, and to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
stragalus has been used in the following conditions:

* Cardiac Arrest

* Cold/sore throat

* Hepatitis

* Immune function

* Infection

* Systemic lupus erythematosus

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