astragalus

English - Turkish

Definition of astragalus in English Turkish dictionary

talus

topuk kemiği

(Anatomi) (=talus) aşık kemiği

topuk kemigi

English - English

Definition of astragalus in English English dictionary

The talus

A herb genus

Considered by the Chinese as one of the most valuable tonics Helps to support the digestive system Common name - Bok kay

Gum tragacanth is obtained from different oriental species, particularly the A

{i} ankle bone (of vertebrates)

large genus of annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of north temperate regions; largest genus in the family Leguminosae

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

the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint

A genus of papilionaceous plants, of the tribe Galegeæ, containing numerous species, two of which are called, in English, milk vetch and licorice vetch

See Astragal, 1

The ankle bone, or hock bone; the bone of the tarsus which articulates with the tibia at the ankle

(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)

gummifer and A

verus

Related Terms

The astragalus

talus

Hyphenation

a·strag·a·lus

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek ἀστράγαλος.