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	Astragalus
		Astragalus is often combined with Chinese angelica as a blood tonic to treat anemia.
		Astragalus is native to Mongolia and northern and eastern China.
		Astragalus is grown from seed in spring or autumn and thrives in sandy, well-drained soil, with plenty of sun.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_astragalus.htm (1194 words)

	Astragalus
		Astragalus is a perennial plant, approximately 16 inches tall, that is native to the northern and eastern parts of China as well as Mongolia.
		Astragalus may be used in children to support the immune system but should not be used if the child has a fever.
		Astragalus may also counteract the immune-suppressing effects of cyclophosphamide, a medication used to reduce the chances of rejection in transplant recipients.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsHerbs/Astragalusch.html (1026 words)

	Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.)
		The effect of astragalus on the endothelin in serum and lung of the rats with acute lung injury revealed, concentration of endothelin in the lung of the rats in therapy group was lower than that of the injured rats suggesting a protective role in acute lung injury.
		Scopolamine induced dysmnesia is reversed and acetylcholinesterase is inhibited in mice by Invigorating-Qi (Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Poria cocos, and Glycyrrhiza uralensis) Liu 1993
		Astragalus Membranaceus was found to be effective in the inhibition of Coxsackie B virus propagation and protection of myocardium in 4-week-old male BALB/C mice myocarditis.
	www.herbmed.org /Herbs/Herb26.htm (5546 words)

	Cancer, astragalus, Natural Herbal Remedies for Cancer, Holisticonline.com
		According to TCM, astragalus enhances immunity by protecting the body from invasion by the Six Evils of aberrant or extreme environmental energies, such as wind and cold, and by increasing circulation of wei-chee (protective energy) around the surface of the body.
		Astragalus extracts are being used in China to fight several kinds of cancer.
		Astragalus is currently under study as a treatment for AIDS due to its powerful enhancement of immune response.
	www.holistic-online.com /cancer/Cancer_astragalus_herb-rem.htm (545 words)

	Astragalus - The Yellow Leader (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Astragalus is a plant that is native to Northern China.
		Astragalus Membranaceus, is the root of a plant member of the Pea family and is native to Northeast China, it is now also cultivated in the United States.
		Astragalus tonifier the lung qi and is used in cases of frequent colds, spontaneous sweating, and shortness of breath.
	www.nutrovita.com /info/Astragalus.htm (815 words)

	MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		In traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus is commonly found in mixtures with other herbs, and is used in the treatment of numerous ailments, including heart, liver, and kidney diseases, as well as cancer, viral infections, and immune system disorders.
		Gummy sap (tragacanth) from astragalus is used as a thickener in ice cream, an emulsifier, a denture adhesive and an anti-diarrheal agent.
		Astragalus is often used in Chinese medicine as a part of herbal mixtures to prevent or treat upper respiratory tract infections.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-astragalus.html (3017 words)

	Astragalus Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles
		Astragalus, also called milk vetch root, is the root of the Astragalus membranaceus plant, which is a member of the pea family.
		Astragalus is classified as an adaptogen, an herb that increases the body's endurance and resistance to a wide array of physical, chemical, and biological stressors.
		Astragalus is available as a capsule, a tablet, a tincture, as a part of an herbal combination, as a prepared tea, and as a sweet dried root that can be eaten or made into tea.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0001/ai_2603000177 (932 words)

	Astragalus : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., astragalus benefits
		Astragalus is one of the primary immune tonifiers of Chinese herbs.
		Astragalus saponin I, a component extracted from Astragalus membranaceus, was studied in experimental DN induced by administration of streptozotocin in male rats.
		The effect of astragalus on the endothelin in serum and lung of the rats with acute lung injury was studied.
	www.raysahelian.com /astragalus.html (1160 words)

	Astragalus membranaceus - Monograph Alternative Medicine Review - Find Articles
		Astragalus membranaceus (Latin): membranous milk-vetch root (English), huang qi (Chinese), ogi (Japanese), and hwanggi (Korean) is one of the important "Qi tonifying" adaptogenic herbs from the Chinese materia medica.
		Astragalus has demonstrated a wide range of potential therapeutic applications in immunodeficiency syndromes, as an adjunct cancer therapy, and for its adaptogenic effect on the heart and kidneys.
		Astragalus tonifies the lung qi and is used in cases of frequent colds, spontaneous sweating, and shortness of breath.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_1_8/ai_98540126 (744 words)

	Ron Teeguarden - Astragalus Root
		Astragalus is said to have another effect on the "surface" of the body---that is, it is used to tonify the "Protective Qi," known as Wei Qi in Chinese.
		Astragalus is said to strengthen the primary energy of the body and to tonify the three burning spaces, or in other words, to strengthen all metabolic, respiratory and eliminative functions.
		Astragalus is used to strengthen the legs and arms, and is commonly used by people who work outdoors, especially in the cold, because of its strengthening and warming nature.
	www.yahwehsaliveandwell.com /astragalusroot.html (2411 words)

	Astragalus - Supplements
		Astragalus is an herb from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) which is traditionally used for its immune enhancing properties, but is also recommended in TCM for "deficiency of chi" (life force) — which might include symptoms such as lack of energy and fatigue.
		Astragalus is often combined with other adaptogenic herbs, such as ginseng, and promoted as a guard against various internal and external stressors.
		Astragalus is available as a single-ingredient supplement, but it may be even more effective in lower doses (100-200 mg/day) when combined with other immune-stimulating herbs and nutrients.
	www.supplementwatch.com /supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=27 (627 words)

	Astragalus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Astragalus was first referenced in the original material medica of the late Han period in China.
		Astragalus also helps to stop night or day sweats by what is known in Traditional Chinese Medicine is its ability to help build Yin and Blood as well as the protective Chi in the body.
		Astragalus should be discontinued when experiencing excess heat in the body as it is a warming herb.
	www.herbalfortress.com /Astragalus.html (1217 words)

	Flu Wiki - Consequences - Astragalus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Astragalus monograph, Alternative Medicine Review, 2003, 6 pages “Currently, much of the pharmacological research on Astragalus is focused on its immune-stimulating polysaccharides and other active ingredients useful in treating immune deficiency conditions.
		Astragalus has demonstrated a wide range of potential therapeutic applications in immunodeficiency syndromes, as an adjunct cancer therapy, and for its adaptogeic effect on the heart and kidneys.
		Astragalus increases M-cholinergic receptor density in senile rats (7), which suggests that it may have a role in combating senility.
	www.fluwikie.com /pmwiki.php?n=Consequences.Astragalus (713 words)

	Astragalus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Astragalus is a large genus of about 2,000 species of herbs and small shrubs, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae.
		Astragalus membranaceus, or huángqí (黄芪, literally "yellow leader"; also called běiqí, 北芪, literally "northern leader") is a tonic herb originally used in Chinese medicine.
		In western herbal medicine, Astragalus is primarily considered a tonic for enhancing metabolism and digestion and is consumed as a tea made from the roots of the plant.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Astragalus (372 words)

	Astragalus: Practical Aspects of Administering the Herb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The applications of astragalus underwent dramatic changes during the past 50 years because of two medical concerns: the increasing use of chemotherapy for cancer, in which case herbs to counter the immune-debilitating effects were sought, and the rise of cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart attack and stroke).
		Astragalus contains small amounts of several flavonoids, primarily isoflavones, such as formononetin (see image, below) and its glucoside, ononin, which are metabolized in the body to yield the common legume flavonoid daidzein, an ingredient in pueraria and soy beans.
		Astragalus can be an effective agent, though one must give due considerations to its preparation and dosage according to the intended application, and the practitioner must be careful about interpreting indications that appear in the traditional literature.
	www.itmonline.org /arts/astragalus.htm (3222 words)

	Astragalus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Astragalus can also increase the adhesion to of neutrophils to the lining of the endothelium of the blood vessels, this is an important step in the body's response to injury.
		Astragalus has the ability to enhance the effectiveness of Interferon, a chemical that is released by the body in response to viral infections.
		Astragalus has been shown to have a slight ability to enhance the response of mouse interferon to infection with parainfluenza virus and Newcastle virus as well as the ability to inactivate the surface antigens of Hepatitis B virus.
	www.supplementnews.org /astragalus (545 words)

	What is Astragalus?what is function of Astragalus?Astragalus membranaceus Extract.Astragalus Root ...
		Astragalus root is also used in the treatment of cancer, prolapse of the uterus or anus, abcesses and chronic ulcers, chronic nephritis with oedema and proteinuria.
		Astragalus strengthens the lungs, especially where they are chronically weak and there is a shortness of breath, and it aids in the recovery of any illness or injury requiring long-term immune system support.
		Astragalus should not be used for cases of excess or when there is deficiency of yin with heat signs, and it should not be used when there is stagnation of qi or dampness, especially when there is painful obstruction.
	www.mdidea.com /products/herbextract/astragalus/data.html (8380 words)

	Astragalus Root Herbal Supplement from Herbal Extracts Plus
		Astragalus Root is an energy tonic is a mild stimulant that combats fatigue and prolonged stress.
		Astragalus is considered an "adaptogen," an herb that tends to normalize body functions and reinstate metabolic balance after physically and emotionally stressful situations have altered those functions.
		Astragalus Root is said to be useful in treating immune-deficiency related problems, including the debilitating effects of AIDS, by stimulating the activity of T-helper cells that are depleted by AIDS.
	www.herbalextractsplus.com /astragalus-root.cfm (976 words)

	Astragalus root extract chinese herb
		In TCM, astragalus is one of a number of herbs used in fu-zheng therapy.
		Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interferon production in the body.
		Astragalus was know in the time of first century Greek physician Dioscorides, and the word itself is even more ancient, deriving from a Greek word meaning "anklebone".
	www.anniesremedy.com /herb_detail206.php (571 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Astragalus may also lessen the degree of side effects experienced with cancer treatments and improve quality of life.
		Based on animal studies, astragalus may have diuretic (urine-producing) activity or may lower blood pressure (although traditionally it is believed that astragalus may raise blood pressure).
		Astragalus cannot be recommended during pregnancy or breast-feeding because of a lack of information.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/31402/348647.html?d=dmtContent (1794 words)

	Astragalus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Astragalus is native to northern China and the elevated regions of the Chinese provinces, Yunnan and Sichuan.
		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. 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.
		Early clinical trials in China suggest astragalus root might also benefit people with chronic viral hepatitis, though it may take one to two months to see results.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Herb/Astragalus.htm (671 words)

	Bodybuilding.com - Nature's Way Astragalus - Premium Herbal! On sale now!
		Astragalus is considered to have a normalizing effect on the body's functions.
		Astragalus is an important herb in Chinese medicine and is commonly included in Chinese cuisine.
		Encapsulated astragalus root harvested from the wild in northern China and Mongolia.
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	Astragalus Asserts Immunity
		Administration of astragalus, given either orally or as a nasal spray, decreased the incidence of illness and shortened the length of its course.
		In China, astragalus is widely used in the treatment of cancer, both as a primary treatment and as an adjunct to conventional therapies.
		Astragalus membranaceus on left ventricular function and oxygen free radical in acute myocardial infarction patients and mechanisms of its cardiotonic action.
	www.newhope.com /nutritionsciencenews/NSN_backs/Oct_00/astragalus.cfm?path=ex (1608 words)

	Astragalus
		Astragalus is derived from the root of a plant (Astragalus Membranaceus) in the pea family.
		Astragalus is used by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen or tone the body's overall vitality, improve digestion, and support the spleen.
		Astragalus is taken in China by cancer patients to boost immunity after drug or radiation treatment.
	www.hepatitis-c.de /astragal.htm (830 words)

	Herbal Descriptions - Astragalus - Astragalus membranaceus
		Astragalus replenishes vital energy, and may also support a reduction of blood pressure by helping to rid the body of excess water weight.
		Astragalus has been used historically by Oriental herbalists for centuries for support of symptoms of diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
		Astragalus shows promising support for peripheral vascular diseases and peripheral circulation, though additional studies need to be performed.
	www.viable-herbal.com /herbdesc/1astraga.htm (555 words)

	Astragalus
		In Traditional Chinese Medicine astragalus is considered a deep immune tonic that increases the "bone marrow reserve", increasing the body's ability to produce more immune effector cells (such as T-cells), protecting us from "pathogens".
		Also used as a daily tonic when one is not feeling well; it has the ability to build the energy reserves in the body and exhibits several anti-stress properties.
		Astragalus root has also been indicated as an aid in the side effects of chemotherapy as well as having the ability to inhibit tumor growth.
	www.herbmed.com /astragalus.html (359 words)

	Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Astragalus, a member of the pea family, has been used for more than 2,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a popular tonic for strengthening qi (vitality) and resistance to disease.
		Today, researchers in the East and West are investigating astragalus for enhancing immune function, for treating viral diseases ranging from the common cold to hepatitis, and as a supportive therapy to bolster immune function in people undergoing cancer treatment.
		In TCM, astragalus is never taken during the acute stage of an illness with fever, such as a cold or flu, because it is thought to exacerbate symptoms.
	www.deliciouslivingmag.com /magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=article&issueID=76&articleID=1739 (592 words)

	ChiroFind.com \| tell me about astragalus
		Astragalus is an herb native to northern China.
		Some textbooks recommend taking between 9-15 grams of astragalus in a decoction, which is made by boiling astragalus root in water for a few minutes, then brewing the tea.
		Astragalus root is most commonly available in its raw form.
	www.chiroweb.com /find/tellmeabout/astragalus.html (306 words)

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