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Astragalus

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Also called huang qi, milk vetch, locoweed, and goat's-thorn this plant comes from a type of bean or legume. While there are about 3,000 species of astragalus, most herbal supplements contain Astragalus propinquus (also known as Astragalus membranaceus).
This herb used in traditional Chinese medicine that can keep your energy going, boost immune system and get you through the day. Astragalus may help protect the body from diseases such as cancer and diabetes. as It contains antioxidants. Astragalus is used to protect and support the immune system, preventing colds and upper respiratory infections, lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes, and protecting the liver. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory propertiesBiotechnology firms Geron Corporation and TA Therapeutics of Hong Kong have been working on deriving a telomerase
 activator from it. There also might be a possibility of an herbal extract called TAT2 (Cycloastregenol) to be used to help combat HIV, as well as infections associated with chronic diseases or aging.

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