Is Astragalus a Miracle Remedy for Colds?

Astragalus is a very good remedy for many diseases, included cold, fever, and asthma. Today people are realizing the benefits of the alternative medicine and this plant is part of this new perspective. Here are going to talk about the properties, history and its use in modern alternative medicine.

This plan has been used by the Chinese medicine for thousands of years, due to its antibacterial and many other properties. Since its discovery by some western European botanists in the 17th century its root has been use to enhance and stimulate the immune system, also it produces T-cells and improves the formation of antibodies.

In the 1st century A.D. was found this plant, and it is known by the western world since the 17th century. In 1800 was made the first monographic study of the genus by Simon Pallas. This plant is native to the eastern and northern parts of China, and it is also found in Mongolia and Korea. The only part that is medicinal is the root, and it can only be harvested from a 4-year-old plant. When the root is harvested from a plant, it must be dried in order to be medicinal. More important than its history are the following properties of its root: diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Also it is found that Astragalus has antiviral properties which prevents colds. This is a really cool data because many people have children suffering from cold many times per year. Also it has antioxidant properties to fight the production of free radicals.

Modern alternative medicine uses Astragalus for the following diseases: wounds, anemia, hepatitis, colds, asthma, fever, allergies, fatigue, kidney and heart disease. Also this plant has been used to extend the life expectancy and to improve the immune system. As we can see, there are many benefits derived from the use of alternative medicine and we must use more of these kind of alternative solutions for our diseases. Astragalus is safely because it has no side effects, and this is one of the best things about this plant.

As we said in the above paragraphs, the use of Astragalus root in the modern alternative medicine is going to be more effective every day, because more and more people will use Astragalus when they realize the benefits of this plant. Due to its properties Astragalus can be used for colds, fever, and many other diseases that are common. Astragalus can be used in capsules and in injectable forms. Women with pregnancy must to talk to their doctors for taking any medication, included Astragalus.

Sources:
Astragalus, University of Maryland Website
Astragalus, University of Arizona Online Lab