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| polysaccharides,triterpene glycosides |
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(1) Cancer.
(2) Common cold/sore throat
Heart attack
Hepatitis
Immune function
Infection
Systemic lupus erythemaotsus.
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| TRADITIONAL USE: Shen Nung, the founder of Chinese herbal medicine, classified astragalus as a superior herb in his classical treatise Shen Nung Pen Tsao Ching (circa A.D. 100). The Chinese name huang qi translates as ¡°yellow leader,¡± referring to the yellow color of the root and its status as one of the most important tonic herbs. Traditional Chinese medicine used this herb for night sweats, deficiency of chi (e.g., fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite), and diarrhea.2 ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY: Astragalus contains numerous components, including flavonoids, polysaccharides, triterpene glycosides (e.g., astragalosides I¨CVII), amino acids, and trace minerals. A polysaccharide called 'Astragalan B'. Animal studies have shown that 'Astragalan B' is effective at controlling bacterial infections, stimulating the immune system, and protecting the body against a number of toxins. Astragalan B seems to work by binding to cholesterol on the outer membranes of viruses, destabilizing their defenses, and allowing for the body's immune system to attack the weakened invader. Several preliminary clinical studies in China have demonstrated that astragalus can benefit immune function and improve survival in some people with cancer. One Chinese study also found that astragalus could decrease overactive immunity in people with systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease. A randomized study found that intravenous astragalus in people undergoing dialysis for kidney failure improved one facet of immune function compared to untreated controls. Further study is indicated to determine if astragalus can help prevent infections in people undergoing dialysis. Early clinical studies in China suggest astragalus root might also benefit people with chronic viral hepatitis, though it may take one to two months to see results. |
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