Herbal Health Center

Horizons (7/1/2001)

Herbalists frequently discuss the role of oxidative damage and its relationship to overall health. Aging, with its accompanying changes, further reduces the body’s ability to effectively fight foreign invaders. Allopathic approaches combat some of the effects of oxidation but mainly with a broad-range approach.

Modern herbalists know the power of prevention, and that’s why so many value the remarkable health benefits of the Chinese herb astragalus. Scientific studies have identified the immune-building components of this powerful herb, including saponins (like astragalosides), sterols, isoflavones and polysaccharides.

Astragalus root exerts immunostimulatory activity in the body. The astragalosides and polysaccharides support immune response by enhancing the production of immunoglobulin and stimulating macrophages. All of this adds up to an optimal ability to stay healthy!

Tags: chinese herbs for immunity

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