| Definition: | Rich in polysaccharides, astragalus supports T-cell function
and is considered an excellent immune system stimulant.
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| Applications: | AIDS, hepatitis, viral infections, peripheral vascular
diseases, immune disorders, influenza, hypertension and myasthenia
gravis. |
| Scientific Updates: | Astragalus contains various unique chemical
compounds which have made it one of the most impressive Oriental
health-promoting botanicals. Asian practitioners have used astragalus
for a compromised immune system, viral infections of all kinds and for
high blood pressure. Recent studies have found that astragalus may be
useful for cases of myasthenia gravis. |
