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Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, often in combination with other herbs, to strengthen the body against disease. Astragaus is an adaptoge, meaning it helps protect the body against various stresses, including physical, mental, or emotional stress.
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www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/astragalus-000223.htm
www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/astragalus-000223.htm
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What is astragalus? Why do people use it? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns? ... What is Astragalus? ... Why Do People Use Astragalus...
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altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/Astragal...
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Astragalus information and resource guide. Find out more about the benefits and side effects of Astragalus. ... Traditional Chinese medicine has used astragalus for a remedy for weakness, edema, respiratory infections, diabetes, night sweats, diarrhea, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Medical journals suggest the...
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www.nutrasanus.com/astragalus.html
www.nutrasanus.com/astragalus.html
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Astragalus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Astragalus ( As-trá-ga-lus ) is a large genus of about 2,000 species of herbs and small shrubs, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. The genus is native to temperate regi...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astragalus
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All about Astragalus. View complete and up to date Astragalus information - part of the Drugs.com trusted medication database. ... Astragalus root is a very old, well-known drug in traditional Chinese medicine, and currently is official in the Chinese Pharmacopeia. It is used in China principally as a tonic and for treatment...
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www.drugs.com/npc/astragalus.html
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All about Astragalus. View complete and up to date Astragalus information - part of the Drugs.com trusted medication database. ... Astragalus is used for:
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www.drugs.com/cdi/astragalus.html
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Basic information on astragalus, including common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources to learn more. From the U.S. National Institutes of Health. ... Historically, astragalus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine, usually in combination with other herbs, to support and enhance the immune system.
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nccam.nih.gov/health/astragalus/
nccam.nih.gov/health/astragalus/
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Bottom Line: Astragalus has immunostimulant effects, but it has not been shown to treat or prevent cancer. ; From the research that has been conducted on astragalus, scientists believe that it works by stimulating several factors of the immune system.
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