Astragalus membranaceus – a little big herb

In the Chinese medicine Astragalus has been known and used for more than 2000 years. This inconspicuous plant, also called “huang Qi” (which means “yellow chief”), has a great therapeutic potential. The Chinese believe that this herb is responsible for keeping the balance of life forces which boosts your immune system and helps fight infections. It belongs to a huge family containing about 1600 species represented in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. In Poland there are ten representatives of this family, but none of them can boast the same level of achievements in the area of traditional medicine as Astragalus membranaceus. This herb stimulates your immune system to such an extent that it is considered to be a drug against one of the most dangerous diseases worldwide – AIDS.

The herb has a positive impact on boosting immunity of human body. It improves your strength and vitality. It is also known as an antioxidant. The Chinese believe that it can prevent cells from being damaged by free radicals and fix them. That is why the enthusiasts of Chinese medicine use it supportively in the anticancer therapy. This theory has not been confirmed by any hard results of scientific research, but Astragalus has a lot of dedicated fans.

Astragalus is often compared with Echinacea, because it can fight bacteria attacking our body by the first symptoms of chest infection. The herb can also be used prophylactically as a drug preventing from recurrent infections. In recent years Astragalus has gained more and more popularity in the West. It is sometimes used as a specific supporting the recovery and regeneration of immune system after chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It is believed that Astragalus boosts the production of T cells, macrophages and NK cells. 

According to results of research Astragalus membranaceus not only prevents your body from aging, but it also helps keep the mental fitness and learning capacity. Astragalus is a strong antioxidant that effectively protects your mitochondria. It positively impacts your veins, arteries and heart. It is also an effective way to lower the blood pressure. While testing on animals Astragalus has shown protective effects on blood vessels. It causes them to widen and lowers the arterial blood pressure. Additionally, it protects the endothelium – a soft interior layer of blood vessels that contains a lot of substances responsible for regulating the blood pressure, coagulation et al. Damaged endothelium causes dysfunctions that can lead to atherosclerosis or arterial hypertension. Furthermore, it helps reduce the level of cholesterol, which also prevents the progression of atherosclerosis.

Some results of research suggest that Astragalus can reduce the damage of brain cells linked to Alzheimer’s disease or stroke, efficiently decreasing the intensity of inflammatory processes and fibroses. It also protects your skin from aging caused by sun exposure. While penetrating the skin, Astragaloside IV inhibits production of the enzymes causing the progression of this process. Besides, it increases the number of blood vessels and boosts the synthesis of collagen – fibres that are responsible for young-looking skin. As a result, it accelerates the wound healing process and makes the forming scars invisible. To conclude, Astragalus not only helps you stay healthy, but also look younger and keep a good memory.

Astragalus membranaceus is one of 24 carefully selected natural ingredients included in our Anti-Aging Formula. All herbs used for its manufacturing are approved by the European Food Safety Authority as the substances that slow down the aging process.