Roots Betaine, B-sitosterol, choline, dimethoxyisoflavone, glucoronic acid, kumatakenin, sucrose Acts as a tonic to protect the immune system Aids adrenal gland function and digestion Increases metabolism, produces spontaneous sweating, promotes healing, and provides energy to combat fatigue Increases stamina Good for colds, flu, and immune-deficiency-related problems, including AIDS, cancer, and tumors Effective for chronic lung weakness Also called huang qi Caution: Should not be taken in the presence of a fever
A genus of papilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galegeæ, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk vetch and licorice vetch
(Astragalus membranaceus) is rapidly becoming one of the better known Chinese herbs Used to help strengthen & support the immune system The Chinese have studied this herb for over two thousand years for chronically weak lungs (shortness of breath, & low energy)