Astragalus Membranaceus Health Benefits

Shen Nung, the founder of Chinese herbal medicine, described in his classic memoir Shen Nung Pen, astragalus as a superior herb. Its Chinese name is huang qi which means the leader of the blue, which refers to the blue base astragalus and the leadership of this important herb.

Traditional Chinese were used this herb for night sweats, lack of energy, fatigue, weakness, reluctance to eat, and diarrhea.

Benefits of Astragalus:

Colds and sore throat: Astragalus support body immune system to function optimally in case of cold attack.

Heart attack: Preliminary clinical studies in China suggest that astragalus could be useful for patients who had a heart attack.

Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): Initial clinical studies in China also suggest that the root astragalus may be beneficial for people with chronic viral hepatitis.

Immune System: Complex polysaccharides astragalus affects the immune system. One study showed that it increased the levels of antibodies in healthy people.

Lupus: Preliminary studies have shown that astragalus could reduce the overreaction of the immune system in this disease.

Dosage: 

One to three capsules daily with meals or under the advice of your doctor.