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ASTRAGALUS, Astragalus membranaceus |
| Parts used: Root |
| Constituents:
Flavonoids, polysaccharides, triterpene glycosides, amino acids, and trace minerals |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Immune modulator |
Increases white blood cells, chronic fatigue syndrome, auto immune diseases,
Alzheimer's, low metabolism, night sweats. Increases phagocytosis and cell replication, lung cancer, restores bone marrow and RBC
formation, increases pituitary-adrenal cortical function. Repairs and protects the liver, and Chemotherapy +Ginseng,
Q10, Vit C, E, anti-oxidants |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Chronic infections from bacteria and virus,
hepatitis |
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Tonic |
Prolapse of internal organs, blood deficiency, increases Qi |
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Diuretic mild |
Oedema |
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Hypotensive |
High blood pressure |
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Cardio tonic |
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| Herbal extract,
30-60mL per week |
| Energetics: Warming, sweet |
| Contraindications: Do not use in acute inflammations, like cold sore |
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