Astragalus Extract
AstragalosideIV 0.3%, 10%, 90%, 98%
Polysaccharides 50%, 80%
Description:
Used since ancient times in traditional Chinese medicine, ithas become an important
Remedy in the west since its effects upon the immunesystem came to light. As
The power of immunological research is focused onmedicinal herbs, a whole new
Array of effects is beingdiscovered.
Medical action and applications:
1) The polysaccharidesin astragalus have been shown to intensify phagocytosis
Ofreticuloendothelial systems
2) Stimulates pituitary-adrenal corticalactivity and restores depleted formation
Of red blood cell in bonemarrow
3) Stimulates the natural production of interferon in the body
4)Promotes immune function and builds stamina as a tonic
Functions:1.on the immune systemfunction
2.to the body the influence ofmetabolism
3.The function of the heart
4.to the effect of stressreaction
5.anti-aging for long-termuse
6.the urinary systemfunction
7. the effect that protectliver
8.Eight of the central nervoussystem function
9.to the role of smoothmuscle
10. hormone kind function
11.antibacterial, antiviral andantitumor function
Astragalus ExtractAstragalus Membranaceus Astragalosides Polysaccharides Astragaloside IV
Astragalus is derived from the root of a plant (AstragalusMembranaceus) in the pea family. It is also known as milk vetch root (referringto astragalus species that grow in the United States) and huang-qi. It is anadaptogen, that is, it has a balancing effect on bodily functions. Astragalus isused by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen or tone thebody's overall vitality, improve digestion, and support the spleen. Studiesconfirm it contains medicinally active compounds, including a polysaccharidethat stimulates the immune system. Research has also shown that subjects withadvanced cancer showed a two to three fold increase in the strength of theirimmune response after being given astragalus. A second study showed thatastragalus boosted immune response, even in animals that were treated with animmunosuppressive drug, cyclophosphamide. Astragalus is taken in China by cancerpatients to boost immunity after drug or radiation treatment. It may protectbody cells against heavy metals and chemical toxins. Astragalus is a good sourceof the essential trace mineral selenium. It is often combined in formulas withginseng and other Chinese herbs. Herbal companies offer it fresh or dried and incapsules. concentrated drops, tintures, andextracts.