Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi, Milkvetch)
Health Benefits
- A natural adaptogen that protects the body from stress and disease
- Support immune health by activating macrophages, immune cells that engulf pathogens and protect the body against harmful invaders
- Prevent respiratory viral infections such as coxsackie, influenza, pneumococcus, and staphylococcus aureus
- Cold and influenza – fight bacterial and viral infections
- Seasonal allergy symptoms – Allergic rhinitis and hayfever
- Anaemia – May improve blood counts in people with aplastic anaemia
- Heart Health – Contain antioxidants that alleviate heart disease and lower cholesterol
- Flavanoids boost oxygen supply & nutrient-rich blood toward the heart
- Anti-diabetic potential – Help to lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity
- Support healthy kidney function and prevent kidney infection
- May reduce stress levels en enhance better quality sleep
- May improve male fertility by enhancing the production of mature sperm cells
- Anti-ageing – Allevaite signals of ageing in the face
- Reduce side effects of chemotherapy, like fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea & vomiting
- Anticancer properties – May promote apoptosis, or programmed cell death
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