Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Hi - BTW, I really enjoy your site and am going make the total nutritional formula. The one ingredient I have found in bulk yet is Astragalus, but I'm curious- I know it is an immune booster, but why does it help weight loss? Thanks, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2004 Report Share Posted December 10, 2004 Hi Karen, Here is some information on astragalus: Analysis shows that Astragalus contains polysaccharides, monosaccharides, flavonoid, alkaloid, including choline and betaine, folic acid, various amino acids, mucoitin, gum, cellulose, picrorhiza, and fourteen mineral trace elements, including selenium, zinc and iron. It is an adaptogen, that is, it has a balancing effect on bodily functions. Astragalus is used by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen or tone the body's overall vitality, improve digestion, and support the spleen. Chinese often keep it in their water container to get the tonic effect constantly. Studies confirm it contains medicinally active compounds, including a polysaccharide that stimulates the immune system. It may protect body cells against heavy metals and chemical toxins. Astragalus is a good source of the essential trace mineral selenium. It is often combined in formulas with ginseng and other Chinese herbs. Tones the spleen and is useful in spleen deficiency problems such as poor appetite, fatigue and diarrhea. Also useful for prolapse syndromes such as prolapsed uterus, stomach, or anus. Herbal companies offer it fresh or dried and in capsules. concentrated drops, tinctures, and extracts. Best, Kelli | | zengirl04 [zengirl04] | Friday, December 10, 2004 2:35 PM | herbal remedies | Herbal Remedies - Question on Astragalus for DOC | | | Hi - | | BTW, I really enjoy your site and am going make the total | nutritional formula. The one ingredient I have found in bulk yet is | Astragalus, but I'm curious- I know it is an immune booster, but why | does it help weight loss? | | Thanks, | Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 And great for HEPC sufferers!! Regards Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Thank you for this information. It sounds like a well-rounded and very useful herb. I wasn't familiar with it until I saw the total nutrition formula. herbal remedies , " Kelli Bever " <kelli@c...> wrote: > > > Hi Karen, > > Here is some information on astragalus: > > Analysis shows that Astragalus contains polysaccharides, > monosaccharides, flavonoid, alkaloid, including choline and betaine, > folic acid, various amino acids, mucoitin, gum, cellulose, picrorhiza, > and fourteen mineral trace elements, including selenium, zinc and iron. > > It is an adaptogen, that is, it has a balancing effect on bodily > functions. Astragalus is used by practitioners of Traditional Chinese > Medicine to strengthen or tone the body's overall vitality, improve > digestion, and support the spleen. Chinese often keep it in their water > container to get the tonic effect constantly. Studies confirm it > contains medicinally active compounds, including a polysaccharide that > stimulates the immune system. > > It may protect body cells against heavy metals and chemical toxins. > Astragalus is a good source of the essential trace mineral selenium. It > is often combined in formulas with ginseng and other Chinese herbs. > Tones the spleen and is useful in spleen deficiency problems such as > poor appetite, fatigue and diarrhea. Also useful for prolapse syndromes > such as prolapsed uterus, stomach, or anus. Herbal companies offer it > fresh or dried and in capsules. concentrated drops, tinctures, and > extracts. > > Best, > Kelli > > | > | zengirl04 [zengirl04] > | Friday, December 10, 2004 2:35 PM > | herbal remedies > | Herbal Remedies - Question on Astragalus for DOC > | > | > | Hi - > | > | BTW, I really enjoy your site and am going make the total > | nutritional formula. The one ingredient I have found in bulk yet is > | Astragalus, but I'm curious- I know it is an immune booster, but why > | does it help weight loss? > | > | Thanks, > | Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 What is great for Hep C? > " Jeffrey Sutton " <suttjef >herbal remedies ><herbal remedies > >Re: Herbal Remedies - Question on Astragalus for DOC >Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:55:34 -0000 > > >And great for HEPC sufferers!! >Regards >Jeff > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 Astragalus. It is one of the herbs in the Total Nutrition formula. It appears to boost the immune system and balance the metabolism. herbal remedies , " Nicole Major " <keke1971@h...> wrote: > > What is great for Hep C? > > > " Jeffrey Sutton " <suttjef@n...> > >herbal remedies > ><herbal remedies > > >Re: Herbal Remedies - Question on Astragalus for DOC > >Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:55:34 -0000 > > > > > >And great for HEPC sufferers!! > >Regards > >Jeff > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Your welcome. I live on Total Nutrition!! It's awesome! Best, Kelli | | zengirl04 [zengirl04] | Saturday, December 11, 2004 7:06 AM | herbal remedies | Re: Herbal Remedies - Question on Astragalus for DOC | | | | | Thank you for this information. It sounds like a well-rounded and | very useful herb. I wasn't familiar with it until I saw the total | nutrition formula. | | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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