Botanical Name -: Astragalus membranaceus
Family Name -: LEGUMINOSAE
Other Name -: Milk Vetch Root , Locoweed ,Huang
Description
A traditional Chinese herb, its root was found to increase resistance to disease by fortifying the immune systems. It is a prennial herb. It is a perenniel plant that means it comes back every year. It is harvested wild in Northern China and Mongolia. It can grow upto 20-30 inches tall .It has bushy stems with leaves made up of 12 - 18 pairs of flyer .A elegant, smooth plant with extensive stems manner harmonizing, sharp leaves and purple flower .It contains polysaccharides, saponins, astragalosides, flavonoids and triterpenes. It can grow up to sixteen to thirty inches high. The stem has hairy and leaves are twelve to eighteen pairs of brochures.The dried root is used in medicinal purposes.In traditional Chinese was given this plant to promote the discharge of urine, lower blood pressure, and increase endurance,diarrhea, gas, and bloating, chronic phlegm production . The root can be used as many forms such as Tonic, tea, tincture,powder ,cap,Decoction , Ointment. The dried root part is useful in medicine purposes .It contains antioxidants and to beside harm cells in the body.
Uses
It works in part by helping the skin to eliminate toxins. It is helpful in many diseases such as Fatigue,Blood pressure,Increase strength ,stamina,Diabetes,Increase the blood flow,Immunity function,Medication,Heart related,Malignant diseases,Increase the white blood cell,Anti inflammatory,Aids,Cold and flu,Eliminate damaged tissue,Arthritis,Myasthenia gravis,AnemiaDigestive, It is considered to have a normalizing effect on body function.It is also used to treat general digestive disturbances, including diarrhea, gas, and bloating. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties.It increases production of antibodies and interferon, the body own natural anti-viral agent. It is adaptogen, antipyretic, diuretic, tonic, uterine stimulant and vasodila prpperties. According to Chinese studies, astragalus reduces susceptibility to colds and their duration. Astragalus is indicated, together with echinacea and ginseng, for use in the degenerative conditions of ageing such as heart disease,cancer and arthritis. Since it is a diuretic, astragalus can be useful to reduce water retention (oedema). During the past decade, astragalus has been 'discovered' by Western science, and is increasingly being incorporated into nutritional formulas sold in health food shops.The root is useful in anemia, Fatigue, colds, diarrhea, gastritis, influenza and fibromyalgia.
How to Use in Different Diseases
Astragalus capsules are useful for diabetes. 1cap twice daily with water is used. The root powder is useful in blood pressure. The powder is taken 1teaspoonful twice daily ,after meal.Astragalus tonic is useful for heart problem. 10 to 15 ml twice daily.As tincture is useful for anti-inflammation.used twiec daily. The whole plant is useful in lack of appetite, spontaneous perspiration , respiratory disorders such as cold , cough, asthma etc.The numerous examination tube and studies recommend that the herb effectively combats the scarring, inflammation, and other heart damage .The tonic is useful for colds , flus, infections, and degenerative disease states
Dose and Preparations
Tonic, tea, tincture,powder ,cap,Decoction , Ointment
Capsules- One cap
Tonic- 10 to 15ml
Powder-3 to 6gm