Basic information of Astragalus Extract

Latin Name:   Astragalus Membranaceus (Fish.)Bunge
Astragalus species:,A. membranaceus,A. gummifer,A. gracilis,A. adsurgens var. robustior
Common Names: Astragalus,Huang-qi, Huang Chi,Huang Ch'i,Buck Qi,Yellow Leader,Milk-Vetch Root,Tragacanth,Gum Dragon, Milk Vetch, Canada Milk Vetch, Membranous Milk Vetch, Slender Milk Vetch, Standing Milk Vetch, Astragali, Huang Qi (Chinese), Beg Kei, Bei Qi, Hwanggi.
Scientific/Medical Name(s): Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus
Botanical Full Name for Exracts Origin:Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao (A. mongholicus Bge.)
CAS No.:85085-21-8
Part of the Plant Used:  Root

What is Astragalus?what is function of Astragalus?

Astragalus is derived from the root of a plant (Astragalus Membranaceus) in the pea family. It is also known as milk vetch root (referring to astragalus species that grow in the United States) and huang-qi. It is an adaptogen, that is, it has a balancing effect on bodily functions. Astragalus is used by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen or tone the body's overall vitality, improve digestion, and support the spleen. Studies confirm it contains medicinally active compounds, including a polysaccharide that stimulates the immune system. Research has also shown that subjects with advanced cancer showed a two to three fold increase in the strength of their immune response after being given astragalus. A second study showed that astragalus boosted immune response, even in animals that were treated with an immunosuppressive drug, cyclophosphamide. Astragalus is taken in China by cancer patients to boost immunity after drug or radiation treatment. It may protect body cells against heavy metals and chemical toxins. Astragalus is a good source of the essential trace mineral selenium. It is often combined in formulas with ginseng and other Chinese herbs. Herbal companies offer it fresh or dried and in capsules. concentrated drops, tintures, and extracts.
 

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