8. The A list : Herbs and Spices that Heal - ASTRAGALUS ROOT

Astragalus??

Are you wondering what that is?

 Then, it is time to get to know the most powerful immune building plant on earth.

 Join Gulzaar Foods on the Astragalus path and remember to add it to a wellness plan for unbelievable benefits!

Appearance and Description 

• Astragalus is a plant from the legume family.
• It boosts the immune system and fights disease.
• It is used in traditional Chinese medicine fighting off diseases and related stress.

• It is a perennial flowering plant. Its other name is:
• Milkvetch root, as well as  Huang-qi.
• It grows up to 36 inches tall and is native to the North and East of China.
• Astragalus roots are harvested from plants that are four years old.

Only a part of the plant can be used for medicinal purposes.

Flavor

A sweet and mild, earthy flavor when added to recipes like soups.

Uses

• There are multiple ways of using astragalus roots. 
• It is available medically as tablets or capsules or tinctures topically on skin and as tea.

ASTRAGALUS Health Benefits

Hailed as protection against stress.

Both physical and mental stress. 

1. Anti-inflammatory

2. Immune System Booster

3. Prevents Tumor Growth

4.  Cardiovascular System protection

5.  Regulates  Diabetes 

6.  Anti-ageing.

7. Anti-oxidant

8. Wound healing with minimum scarring

9. Chemotherapy symptoms alleviation.

10. Flu and colds treatment

11. Chronic Asthma supplement

References

1. https://draxe.com/astragalus/https://draxe.com/astragalus/
2. https://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/astragalus
3. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/astragalus