Astragalus
Thursday, September 10, 2009
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The Chinese herb is an important part of Chinese medicine, as it is used as an ingredient combined with other herbs. Other herbs commonly combined with astragalus include angelica, licorice, and ginseng, among others.
The primary use of the herb is to improve immune system function, but it has been used to treat medical problems as well, primarily chronic hepatitis and heart disease. In some cases, the herbal remedy is used to augment cancer treatments.
The root of the plant is the main source for medicinal uses, with this part of the plant administered in the following ways:
• Tea
• Extracts
• Capsules
• Soup
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