Posted by Alternative Medicine on November 23, 2010 in Health with No Comments
Astragalus health benefits were first observed by Shen Nong, who was said to be the founder of Chinese herbal medicine. This great Chinese Emperor after discovering Astrgalus about 5,000 years back included it among the list of his powerful herbs in his treatise entitled Shen Nong Pen Tsao Ching (Circa A.D. 100). After his death Chinese herbalists and doctors improved on his discovery with regard to the healing efficiency of Astralagus. Since its discovering has become an important root in Chinese herbal medicine. The above coupled with the healing efficiency of this root explains why the Chinese phrase “huang gi” is used in reference to astralagus.
There are various species of astralagus. However, astralagus membranaceus is the most common. Conventional medicine has recently developed interest in this root and a number of researches have been carried out on with amazing revelation. Research reveals the possibility of astralagus being used to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. Other studies also reviewed the possibility of this root enhancing the immune system and also reducing fatigue in athletes.
Astragalus health benefits in Chinese herbal medicine are many. One of the illnesses that they used it for is night sweating. They also used it as a cure to diarrhea. It was also commonly used to eliminate such problems as loss of appetite, weakness, and fatigue. Apart from Chinese traditional herbal doctors, other herbalists in some parts of the world also utilised the astralagus root in the treatment of some illness. Folk medicine in Europe for instance used the root in treating the tumour of the eyes, throat and liver. The Arabia folk medicine also used the root.
Conventional medical practitioners are involved in serious research to fully discover the healing power astralagus root; many herbalists today are using the root to boost the immune system of the body. There are other illnesses which can be treated with this powerful root. It has been discovered that the astralagus root extract can be effective in the treatment of common cold, upper respiratory infections, fibromyalgia and even diabetes. There are also some herbalists who believe that heart diseases can be eliminated with astralagus root. However, this cannot be included as one of the astragalus health benefits until when there is a conclusive research to prove it.
The treatment of breast cancer has been included as one of the health benefits. One of the remarkable features of is that it has little or no side when it is properly used. Despite this, astralagus is not good for everybody. It is not recommended for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Also people who are suffering from multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and other immune system diseases should not use astralagus root extract. It is also advisable for people to consult their doctors for advice before taking.
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