By: Svetlana Pasarić |
Astragalus fights flu, relieves allergies and eliminates stress |
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Astragalus is a perennial plant from the Fabaceae family and it originates from China.
Astragalus is being used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, sometimes in combination with other herbs, for strengthening body's resistance against colds and flu.
In the West, astragalus became popular in the 80’s of the last century.
This plant is known in our parts as milk vetch, and in other parts of the world as bei qi, ogi, and huang qi.
There are more than 2,000 species of Astragalus, but only two species that are used for medicinal purposes are Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus.
With the growing interest in the astragalus, the number of investigations of this plant was significantly increased.
It has been shown that astragalus is not only a means of strengthening the immune system, but also a cure for many other diseases.
11 benefits of Astragalus
- Astragalus is an adaptogen, meaning it increases the body's resistance to a variety of stressful situations, including emotional, physical and mental stress.
- According to the latest research, astragalus protects healthy cells and prevents the development of cancer cells. It is a good source of antioxidants, which protect cells from damage caused by the free radicals.
- Astragalus is used for centuries to boost immunity. It is used for preventing flu, colds and respiratory infections.
- Regulates blood sugar levels. According to the latest research, polysaccharides in astragalus reduce insulin resistance induced by high glucose levels.
- Astragalus has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it can be used for disinfection and faster wound healing and for treatment of diseases caused by viruses and bacteria.
- Astragalus has shown excellent results in the treatment of aplastic anemia.
- This herb strengthens the heart, improves circulation and reduces blood pressure. In the research, the group that took astragalus after a heart attack was recovering much faster than the group that took placebo.
- It is known cure for asthma and allergies. Astragalus regulates the immune system and reduces allergic symptoms.
- Because of flavonoids, which are present in it, astragalus acts as a natural tonic. It helps with exhaustion and chronic fatigue. It also speeds up the recovery after illness.
- This plant also has a beneficial effect on digestion, liver and kidneys.
- Astragalus is traditionally used for increasing fertility in men.
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