Astragalus ( Huang Qi ) 黃耆 Usage: tonify spleen & lung Qi - raises Spleen & Stomach Qi (prolapse) tonify Wei Qi - stabilize exterior tonify Qi and blood due to loss of blood - postpartum fever promotes urination - Edema - discharge of pus - generates flesh Astragalus ( Huang Qi ) 黃耆 Other Use: 1. Orally, Astragalus ( Huang Qi ) 黃耆 is used for treating the common cold and upper respiratory infections; to strengthen and regulate the immune system; and to increase the production of blood cells particularly in individuals with chronic degenerative disease or in individuals with cancer undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy. It is also used orally for chronic nephritis and diabetes. Astragalus is also used orally as an antibacterial and antiviral; a tonic; liver protectant; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant; and as a diuretic, vasodilator, or hypotensive agent. 2. Topically, Astragalus ( Huang Qi ) 黃耆 is used as a vasodilator and to speed healing. 3. In combination with Ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet), astragalus is used orally for treating breast, cervical, and lung cancers. Astragalus ( Huang Qi ) 黃耆 Use Cautions: There are many varieties of astragalus ( Huang Qi ) 黃耆. Some are toxic. The varieties used in Chinese herbal medicine is relatively safe but in rare cases it might cause rash.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 05:33:46 +0000
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