Astragalus: The cutting-edge anti-aging nutrient
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The astragalus or Huang Qi plant hails from China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for more than two thousand years. The part of the plant used medicinally is the root, which is collected in the spring and dried for four to seven years. Astragalus stimulates the adrenal glands, and it is thought that it may help to promote a healthy response to physical and emotional stressors that otherwise could suppress the adrenal glands and lead to lead sleep difficulties.
Astragalus may help to combat anxiety and promote sleep as it contains a number of chemical constituents that are important for sleep. Several dozen flavonoids have been found in the root and flower of this plant. Flavonoids are potent antioxidants, and antioxidants have been shown to have anti-anxiety effects. Astragalus also contains GABA, an amino acid that is important in modulating stress and anxiety.
Astragalus has also gained interest for potential cardiovascular and circulatory benefits. It has a vasodilation effect upon blood vessels, which lends credence to its use to lower elevated blood pressure, to promote renal function and to treat seizures.
Astragalus is considered to be a potent immune-system booster in traditional Chinese medicine. Practitioners report that astragalus reduces the production of T-suppressor cells and increases the activity of T cells. In turn, astralgalus is thought to increase the production of white blood cells in the bone marrow and lymph tissue.
As for the therapeutic daily amount, one drop of tincture is taken two to three times per day. The dried root is taken in dosages of 1-4 grams three times per day. Research also suggests that the body can develop a tolerance to immune- stimulating herbs such as astragalus if it is taken for long periods. Therefore, some experts recommend alternating astragalus with other immune system-enhancing herbs such as Echinacea.
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