> Supplement Index > Astragalus / Astragalus membranaceus / Huang Qi / Milk Vetch > Astragalus General Information Astragalus Uses & Scientific Evidence For Astragalus Dosage Information Astragalus Safety & Interaction Information Buy Astragalus Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Astragalus General Information Astragalus use dates back as far as 200 BCE, and even then, was renowned for its ability to balance the body’s systems, especially the lungs and spleen. The Chinese name, huang qi means “yellow leader” and was so named for the yellow color of the root. For thousands of years the Chinese have used it to strengthen qi (life force or energy), or its American term, immune system. In European and Arabic folk medicine, this herb was used in treating tumors of the eyes, liver, and throat. Many Native American Indians chewed the roots for chest and back pains, and to soothe coughs. Indian women chewed the root to help stimulate milk production. Astragalus root was also applied to cuts and wounds to help promote healing. The bark has laxative properties, and the root has laxative, adaptogenic, antiviral, antioxidant, cardiovascular, tonic, and diuretic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Astragalus Uses & Scientific Evidence For Polysaccharides in Astragalus stimulate white blood cell production and increase the production of interferon, a natural protein that can help ward off and prevent viral infections. Scientific studies of this herb have shown it to be effective on cancer and HIV patients by restoring compromised immune cells. Chinese scientists have found that Astragalus protects the body from absorption of toxic chemicals into the liver. Other research shows that people using this herb had less angina than those given heart drugs such as nifedipine. Chinese people consider Astragalus to be a better energy tonic for young people than ginseng. This herb is also used to help ward off or treat colds, improve heart function, memory, and learning, and promote the healing of wounded skin. Astragalus works well in treating anorexia, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, malaria, kindey inflammations, painful urination, prolapsed uterus, uterine bleeding, edema, water retention, constipation, fever, and generalized weakness. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Astragalus Dosage Information Although many people take Astragalus at the onset of cold or flu symptoms, the Chinese believe taking huang qi at that time will cause the infection to go deeper. They instead use it while healthy as a defense shield against future illnesses. The recommended daily dosage of Astragalus is 9 to 30 g of dried root boiled to make tea. Newer products use an extraction method involving alcohol-and-water to produce an extract standardized to astragaloside content, though there is no consensus on the proper percentage for use. For best results, consult with you physician for the treatment or your condition. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Astragalus Safety & Interaction Information It appears that Astragalus is non-toxic, but due to the complicated nature and understanding of Chinese herb formulas, it is recommended that you seek the guidance of a qualified Chinese herbalist for the treatment of your condition. Astragalus should not be used if you have skin disorder. Do not use if you are taking anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or antithrombotic drugs. Exceeding the recommended doses can cause insufficient fluid supply. Other milk vetches such as A. racemonsus, A bisulcatus, A. adsurgens, A. mollissimus, and related look-alikes Oxytropis lambertii and O. sericea are toxic, and can cause lethargy, diarrhea, hair loss, difficulty breathing, rapid and weak pulse, and coma in animals. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Astragalus Supplements and Products Below

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