Astragalus, The Ancient Chinese Wonder Herb - A Health Supplement

Astragalus membranaceus is the root of a plantIn China it is commonly used on Cancer patients
member of the Pea family and is native to theundergoing Radiation and / or Chemotherapy, to
Northeast region of China, but it is now alsostimulate their Immune System, which takes quite a
cultivated in the United States. In China, it is knownbeating 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 ofAllergies, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Cancer, Chlamydia,
the superior tonic roots, used in traditional ChineseChronic 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 toDisease, Hepatitis, HIV, Hypertension, Immune
stimulate energy and general weakness, Lack ofSystem, Kidney Disease, Leukemia, Liver Disease,
appetite, Treatment of colds, flu,abdominal ulcers andMalaria, Stress, Ulcers, Urinary Tract Infections,
Diabetes.Vaginitis.
Astralagus is still widely used in Chinese medicine, toAstralagus 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 suchto achieve Optimal Health.
wide ranging beneficial effects on the healing processThere 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 enhancementGlyconutrients.
of the Immune System.