| Astragalus membranaceus is the root of a plant | | | | In China it is commonly used on Cancer patients |
| member of the Pea family and is native to the | | | | undergoing Radiation and / or Chemotherapy, to |
| Northeast region of China, but it is now also | | | | stimulate their Immune System, which takes quite a |
| cultivated in the United States. In China, it is known | | | | beating under these treatments. |
| by the name Huang-qi. | | | | Astragalus has been used in the treatment of AIDS, |
| The name means "Yellow leader" because it is one of | | | | Allergies, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Cancer, Chlamydia, |
| the superior tonic roots, used in traditional Chinese | | | | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Debility, Diabetes, |
| medicine. It was first mentioned in the 2000 year old, | | | | Digestion, Edema, Fibromyalgia, Gonorrhea, Heart |
| classic "Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing". It has been used to | | | | Disease, Hepatitis, HIV, Hypertension, Immune |
| stimulate energy and general weakness, Lack of | | | | System, Kidney Disease, Leukemia, Liver Disease, |
| appetite, Treatment of colds, flu,abdominal ulcers and | | | | Malaria, Stress, Ulcers, Urinary Tract Infections, |
| Diabetes. | | | | Vaginitis. |
| Astralagus is still widely used in Chinese medicine, to | | | | Astralagus provides one of the Eight Essential Sugars |
| this day and is known to be a immunostimulant, | | | | that are used in Glyconutrients. These sugars |
| antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent. | | | | improve Cellular Communication, and helps everyone |
| It has been said that no single compond has such | | | | to achieve Optimal Health. |
| wide ranging beneficial effects on the healing process | | | | There has never been any adverse reactions or side |
| of the human system. Polysaccharides are contained, | | | | effects on record, associated with Astragalus or |
| they are very important in the in the enhancement | | | | Glyconutrients. |
| of the Immune System. | | | | |