Astragalus
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Plant Details
Botanical identity
- Latin name: Astragalus membranaceus
Medicinal profile
- Parts used: Root
- Herbal actions: Adaptogen, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Immunomodulator, Tonic, Vasodilator
- Body systems: Cardiovascular, Immune, Nervous, Urinary
Growing profile
- Water: low
- Difficulty: beginner
Simple preparation note
Best decocted in water/stock: for use in soup, rice, tea
Science + Research
Increases NKC production of interferon, activity of macrophages, phagocytes, T-cells, immune stem cells, and antibody release, and potentiates IL-2