Astragali Radix Praeparatacum Melle (Huang Qi)

Alias:
Shu Zhi, Bai Ben, Wang Sun, Bai Yao Mian, Mian Huang Qi, Mian Qi, Mian Qi, Jian Qi

Properties:
Sweet in taste, Slightly warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Astragalus polysaccharides can promote RNA and protein synthesis, enhance cell growth, extend cell lifespan, and provide anti-fatigue, cold resistance, and anti-influenza virus effects.
• Decoction, polysaccharides, and saponins of Astragalus have protective and promoting effects on hematopoietic function.
• Total saponins of Astragalus have a positive inotropic effect, and the total flavonoids and saponins protect ischemic and hypoxic myocardial tissue.
• Decoction of Astragalus has kidney-protective effects, eliminates urinary protein, promotes diuresis, and has a bidirectional regulatory effect on blood pressure.
• Additionally, Astragalus has anti-aging, anti-radiation, anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, blood sugar-lowering, immune-enhancing, anti-tumor, and liver-protecting effects.