March 28, 2008, Newsletter Issue #208: Astragalus - Therapeutic Uses

Tip of the Week

Astragalus is from China, and goes by another name,
"Huang qi". The long, woody roots are the equivalent
of echinacea.

Use to fight colds, as an immune system boost, for autoimmune disorders, angina, CFS, fatigue, flu, sore throat,
infection, and as a general tonic.

The root of this plant is actually an antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent, and aids the immune sytem in several ways. Itīs even showing good results in restoring T-cell function in cancer patients, and inhibiting growth of cancerous cells!

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