Astragalus (Astragalus - English name or Huang-qi - name  Chinese) .

Family  Tragacanth  it is very large, with about 3,000 species, but not  all  varieties are also beneficial to health.    

The Chinese discovered that more than 2,000 years ago, and since then they have been using this plant to heal, repair cells that have been damaged by free radicals, and to strengthen the body. Traditional Chinese medicine uses astragalus to support cancer therapy.

Due to its many properties and applications, it is one of the 50 basic herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Of course, in the past, not only the inhabitants of Asia used the amazing properties of this plant - medieval herbalists also used it to strengthen the body's immunity.

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TRAGANEK  ( Astragalus or Huang-qi )

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Action:  

• astragalus tea strengthens and stimulates the immune system;  

• prevents infections, mainly of the respiratory tract (colds, flu, sinusitis);  

• accelerates recovery after illness and helps to rebuild immunity in people who very quickly become infected with viruses that cause flu and colds;

• has a positive effect on the functioning of the kidneys, liver and heart;

• has an anti-diabetic effect and  improving the morphology of the pancreas ( 1 );  

• regulates the level of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides; 

• antioxidant and counteracts the aging process of the body -  extends life ( 2 ) ( 3 )

• inhibits the development of lung cancer. Tragacanth was served together with Chinese Angelica, because these two herbs work well together  ( 4 )

• adaptogenic - increases the body's tolerance to stress;​

• antiallergic - if taken regularly, it reduces the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and is as popular as the world-famous ginseng.  

Contraindications:

• allergy to the ingredients of the herb, but this is extremely rare,

• it cannot be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, because in these cases it may cause undesirable effects,

• contraindicated for people who are struggling with autoimmune diseases;

• it should also not be used by transplant patients using immunosuppressive drugs;

• Astragalus may also increase the effect of anticoagulants;

• Astragalus is not recommended in late stage Lyme disease as it may exacerbate autoimmune reactions in this particular condition.  

Before you reach for the infusion of  consult with  doctor or not  you have  none 

contraindications.  

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Dosage:

Preparation : use 1 tablespoon of cut astragalus root for a glass of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Drink this tea 3 times a day for half a glass.

The use of astragalus in Traditional Chinese Medicine:

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• spleen chi deficiency with loss of appetite, fatigue and diarrhea;

• disease states accompanied by weakness and sweating;

• stabilization and protection of vital energy; 

• inhibition of diseases, in limb numbness and paralysis;

• toning the lungs with shortness of breath, in frequent colds;

• as a diuretic to reduce swelling;

• for toning blood and its loss (especially after childbirth);

• with diabetes;

• to assist in the removal of pus in chronic ulcerations  including stomach ulcers;

• and externally to wash wounds that  purification.

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Tragacanth can be combined with:  

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• Chinese angelica (Angelica sinensis) - analgesic, anesthetic and sedative effect, beneficial effect on the hormonal balance;

• glue remania root (Rehmanniae Radix) - maximization of angiogenesis, treatment of diabetes mellitus;

• stefania root (Stephania tetrandra) - reducing blood glucose and increasing insulin secretion;

• interferon - treatment of hepatitis B.

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Combining astragalus with anticoagulant, antiplatelet or thrombolytic drugs should be avoided, as astragalus may enhance their effects.