Astragalus (
Astragalus membranaceus) also known as milkvetch, is a type of herb that contains over 126 different compounds, primarily flavonoids, saponins, and polysaccharides, sucrose, amino acids, and phenolic acids.
Metabolic effects
When rats with metabolic problems were administered
A. membranaceus as a dietary supplement it helped improve glucose parameters.
A. membranaceusis also known to normalize body functions, strengthen the immune system compromised by stress, and increase natural disease resistance.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
A. membranaceus root has been used for centuries in TCM and is considered one of the top 50 fundamental herbs. Major actions include:
- Tonification of Spleen and Lung qi
- Raise yang qi
- Tonification of wei qi
- Promotion of urination
