Astragalus

Technical Name : Astragalus propinquus

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Vegetarian

Description

Astragalus is a perennial, flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.

Health benefits

Astragalus contains plant compounds that can help to boost immune system and protect against illness. ⁽¹⁾
It can help to improve heart functioning by widening blood vessels and increase the amount of blood pumped from heart. ⁽¹⁾
It can help to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy like nausea and vomiting. ⁽¹⁾
It can help to improve sugar metabolism and reduce blood sugar levels. ⁽¹⁾
It can help to support kidney health by improving the blood flow. It can also be helpful to prevent infections in people with reduced kidney function. ⁽¹⁾
It may also improve symptoms of chronic fatigue. ⁽¹⁾
It can improve seasonal allergy symptoms like sneezing and runny nose. ⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Astragalus is available in the market as liquid extracts, capsules, powders and teas.

Note

Astragalus can cause rashes, itching, nausea, diarrhea and runny nose. It should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Individuals with autoimmune diseases must avoid it as it may increase the activity of immune system. Individuals taking immunosuppressant drugs must also avid it as it may decrease the effects of drugs. ⁽¹⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/astragalus#other-benefits

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