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astragalus::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | genus astragalus |
| Type of | rosid dicot genus |
Examples of astragalus
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Some readers report success with the Chinese herb astragalus, cinnamon or ginkgo.
From the chron.com
Astragalus nitidiflorus is a species that has only been seen in Murcia.
From the sciencedaily.com
He was selling a compound that contained astragalus on his Web site.
From the abcnews.go.com
The most expensive and best tested of the astragalus formulations is TA-65, a secret, patented formula.
From the joshmitteldorf.scienceblog.com
Natural supplements such as andrographis, astragalus, elderberry, vitamin D and zinc may help ease cold symptoms.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Like many traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, ginseng and astragalus are receiving renewed attention in Western medicine.
From the sfgate.com
Other herbs said to strengthen immune function include echinacea and the lesser known astragalus, which may have anti-viral properties.
From the dailynews.com
Dr. Andrew Weil said on a CNN news broadcast that a Chinese herb, astragalus, has anti-viral properties and is perfectly safe.
From the abcnews.go.com
Reishi and shiitake mushrooms, lycium berries, jujube dates, astragalus and codonopsis roots also have been consumed as energy foods.
From the dallasnews.com
- Large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae
- Anklebone: the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
- The talus; A herb genus
- Used in ancient times in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The polysaccharides in Astragalus have been shown to intensify phagocytosis of reticulo-endothelial system, stimulate pituitary-adrenal cortical activity and restore depleted red blood cell formation in bone marrow. ...
- Astragalus is a traditional Chinese herb derived from the root of the perennial Astragalus Membranaceus. In China, astragalus enjoyed a long history of use in traditional medicine to strengthen the Wei Chi or "defensive energy" or as we call it, the immune system. ...
- Bone of the hindlimb between tibia, fibula and calcaneum.
- Used in traditional Chinese and East Indian medicine for its immune-enhancing and tonic properties. Research has indicated its usefulness as a supportive tool for a variety of chronic immune problems.
- (Astragalus membranaceus): an immune stimulant thought to inhibit tumor growth and often used to help reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. It supports the production of interferons (proteins our cells produce to fight out viral infections). May be used daily as tonic before colds start.
