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Astragalus
Astragalus - where to start - I will do a summary for you, if you
require actual research visit pubmed.
The actions of astragalus - Immune enhancing, tonic, adaptogenic, cardiotonic,
diuretic, hypotensive, antioxidant.
Therapeutic uses - prevention of infection, impaired immunity
Chronic bacterial or viral infections especially if combined with debility and
spontaneous sweating, such as HIV infection. Chronic fatigue syndrome,
chronic autoimmune diseases, especially nephritis, congestive heart failure,
high blood pressure, not advisable in acute infections.
Contra indications, cautions, adverse effects and herb drug interactions -
none if taken within the recommended dosage range.
Clinical studies have been done on the following - look these up on
www.pubmed.com
impaired immunity- common cold - results show it decreased the severity and
shortened the duration of illness.
As an adjunct in the treatment of cancer. Combined treatment of traditional
Chinese herbs raised the survival rates in patients with small cell lung
cancer undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy.
Leucopenia - average white blood cell counts rose significantly in two groups
of patients with leucopenia after treatment with concentrated astragalus
preparations.
Chronic viral hepatitis. elevated serum GPT levels returned to normal after 1
to 2 months.
In a comparative trial, 92 patients suffering from ischaemic heart disease
were treated with astragalus, dan shen or the antianginal drug nifedipine.
Results were superior for the Astragalus-treated group, as demonstrated by
marked relief from angina pectoris and improvement in several objective
clinical parameters.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of 507 elderly people,
oral administration of Astragalus in combination with Polygonum
multiflorum and Dan shen demonstrated significant antiageing effects.
In two double-blind clinical trials topical application of Astragalus combined
with interferon was beneficial for treatment of chronic cervicitis associated
with viral infection.
Pharmacological studies suggest that Astragalus has potential benefit in the
following applications, but further research is required.
Immune suppression
Prevention of infection
General debility
To improve memory and learning
To improve physical endurance
hypertension
Protection against oxidative damage.
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