{"id":6852,"date":"2019-05-27T21:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T21:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=6852"},"modified":"2021-04-08T15:53:44","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T15:53:44","slug":"14-traditional-uses-of-astragalus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-traditional-uses-of-astragalus\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Traditional Uses of Astragalus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Astragalus is something that not a lot of people know about, but the few that do are very pleased that they took the time to find out about the adaptogen herb, for a number of reasons. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, astragalus is one of the most potent immunity building plants in the whole world. If you\u2019re starting to get a bit more interested, then keep reading and find out as much about astragalus, and what it has been traditionally used for. Amazingly, this clever little plant can help someone keep stress at bay, whilst fighting off infection and disease at the same time. It\u2019s really quite amazing how effective it can be. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of boosting your immune system, there has been researching to suggest that it is also pretty useful in topping up your cardiovascular health, with some people going so far as to say that it even has the potential to keep tumors at bay and help reduce the symptoms of chemotherapy. Here are 8 of its traditional uses for you to discover.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>Anti-inflammatory<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When astragalus <\/a>is applied topically, which means that it is applied directly onto the skin, it has been shown to reduce inflammation considerably, as well as helping to alleviate the pain at the same time. Inflammation, which is most often caused by irritation or wounding, can become worse and worse if it is left unattended to. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, people have used astragalus to keep troublesome inflammation at bay. With its naturally soothing components, astragalus has the capability to stop swelling at the source of the issue, as well as helping with any associated dermatitis or other skin complaints too. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people are looking to the natural world for their remedies these days, and why shouldn\u2019t they, especially as people have harnessed astragalus for such a long time now. Inflammation is a typical complication of any injury or illness that most people can quite frankly do without. Astragalus can help this become a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Boosts the Immune System<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone suffers from bouts of the common cold or the dreaded flu, there just isn’t any way of getting around it. At this juncture, people are at a crossroads where they must make a decision as to which path to choose. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first path involves an eclectic and hastily assembled selection of over the counter medications <\/a>and remedies, whilst the second path is more of a white flag waving activity. The second option usually means that someone gives in to the illness and spends the next couple of days snuggled up and feeling ever so sorry for themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst there seems to be universal acceptance of the fact that everyone gets sick sometimes, there are precautions that people can take to boost their immune systems and ward off illnesses in the process. One of the more traditional ways of boosting the immune system is to include astragalus as part of your health and wellness regimen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>Could Prevent Cancer<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There have been studies that have suggested that the components within astragalus could actually combine to present a pretty handy cancer-fighting option. The daily use of astragalus as a health supplement isn\u2019t anything new, with a lot of cultures reporting that it is ultra-effective in slowing tumor growth or preventing it completely. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst many people are turning to natural remedies and a holistic approach to treating a whole range of cancers<\/a>, any suggestions that a plant can beat cancer on its own have to be handled with sensitivity and without any sensationalism. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many millions of people around the world who are either directly or indirectly affected by cancer, meaning that the hope and optimism of these people need to be managed carefully in order to keep their expectations in line with reality. If astragalus has worked for lots of people in the past though, it could work for people nowadays too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>Protects the Cardiovascular System<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are flavonoids that are present within astragalus that are powerful antioxidants. These flavonoids <\/a>can help prevent the build-up of plaque in the arteries and the narrowing of vessel walls. They do this by protecting the inner walls of the vessel like a guardian shield. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An interesting 2014 study, which was actually published in a world-renowned publication to do with Chinese medicine, showed that when astragalus is combined with some more conventional treatment options for the illness called myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the middle layer of the heart wall, that treatment was always much more successful. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astragalus can also help to reduce blood pressure and can lower the risk of a person suffering from things such as heart disease, strokes or heart attacks. Astragalus can be pretty beneficial in the immediate aftermath of a heart attack as it regulates the level of calcium within the system, protecting the heart as it repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>Regulates Diabetes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many studies have progressively considered astragalus for its suitability in the prevention and regulation of diabetes<\/a>. The vast majority of these studies have found that the herb has a potent and powerful ability to relieve resistance to insulin and provide a natural option for treating diabetes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, the supplementation of astragalus into the diet meant that conditions such as diabetes were rare, although this may also be due to a disparity between the number of processed sugars that the majority of people eat nowadays compared to years ago. Astragalus is able to increase insulin sensitivity and also protect the pancreas as it produces and releases insulin. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day to day life with diabetes can be a tricky thing to manage for the millions of people all over the world who suffer from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Natural and holistic remedies, such as astragalus are growing in popularity as people look to move away from over the counter medications and big pharmaceuticals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>Antioxidant<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When there are antioxidants <\/a>in the body, this can prevent the body from falling victim to any damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are merely a product of the metabolic activity, but they have the capability to cause big problems for a person who has a low level of antioxidants in the body. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When free radicals are allowed to roam his body undeterred, the likelihood of someone suffering from conditions such as heart disease can double or even triple. The antioxidants in astragalus have long made it a crucial supplementation to the diets of people around the world, to help keep these free radicals at bay. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potency of astragalus in terms of its antioxidant properties makes it a great tool in the fight against accumulations of free radicals, even when these accumulations are accelerated by external factors such as pollution, cigarette smoke or even just as a result of a poor diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>Aids Wound Healing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As most people know, the troublesome MRSA virus is very strong and incredibly adaptive for an infection<\/a>. If untreated or undetected, this virus can have devastating effects on the body. The infection usually enters the body through wounds and incisions, meaning that anything which can speed up or support the healing process is pretty vital in the defense against this type of infection. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astragalus can actually fight the MRSA virus, as well as working as an astringent and helping the body heal the wound a lot more quickly than if left to do this unsupported. The best way to use astragalus for its wound-healing capabilities is to infuse it into an ointment or a paste and to apply it topically to the affected part of the body. After drying, the area can be covered and dressed as normal. This is one traditional way in which astragalus has been used.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. <\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>Alleviates Symptoms of Chemotherapy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remarkably, astragalus has been shown to be effective in helping people going through chemotherapy <\/a>recover much more quickly from their chemotherapy treatments. It has also been shown to help people extend their life spans when they have terminal cancer, but the holistic approach to treating cancer is becoming more and more popular, so perhaps this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the more mild chemotherapy treatments, such as vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea can be treated with oral doses of astragalus, whereas the more extreme symptoms such as bone marrow suppression can actually be treated intravenously. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chemotherapy can be a particularly tiring and draining time for cancer patients, and so any natural remedy which could prove helpful in speeding up recovery times between treatments could be hugely beneficial. More clinical studies are needed to establish the effectiveness of absolute certainty, but early signs are more than promising for the alleviation of chemotherapy symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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