Astragalus

Studies Find Chinese Herb Doubles Survival Rate Of Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation

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ChristinaSarich“Though the Chinese studies which conclude that astragalus has been used to treat cancer for thousands of years successfully are often targeted by Western medicine as being inconclusive, scientists still don’t understand exactly how the adaptogen works. The herbs’ results are powerful, regardless.” – C Sarich

Astragalus
Astragalus

The herb astragalus has been found in peer reviewed studies to double survival rates of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Every researcher should be studying this herb for its cancer-fighting properties, but the problem is that those in the medical field wouldn’t be able to write a pharmaceutical prescription for an ancient herb that has been boosting immunity for over 2,000 years. Though that doesn’t mean you can’t still take it, and if you have undergone radiation to try to overcome cancer, you’ll want to.

Radiation ‘therapy,’ as it has been called, is arguably highly toxic and does little to actually treat cancer since it also kills healthy cells But for those desperate to overcome a possibly fatal disease, it can be an appealing option, especially since the American Medical Association and the American Cancer Society promote radiation and chemotherapy heavily.

For those who will or have undergone radiation treatment, the Chinese herb astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) may prove to be a life saver. A large dose of astragalus daily works as a powerful adaptogen in the body. Continue reading →

2 Ancient Root Herbs Boost Total Immunity And Resistance

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“. . . cancer patients who took Astragalus concurrently with radiation and chemotherapy had faster recovery times and lived longer. In fact, after only two weeks of use, white blood cells increased significantly.” – P Fassa

Astragalus
Astragalus

White blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes, are the defensive frontline of the immune system. They are like valiant foot soldiers who selflessly protect their territory against all ‘invaders’ or foreign bodies, real or imagined. Knowing this information, you can imagine how important it is to keep your white blood cell count in normal range, and always replenished. Below you will learn of 2 foods that are great at making this happen, thereby boosting overall immunity.

WBCs are created in bone marrow, the spongy tissue at the center of large bones. Although five distinct types of WBC’s have been identified, the “first responders,” called the neutrophils, are the most abundant. In fact, “the lower the neutrophil count, the greater the risk of (and severity of) infection.”

What is a Normal White Blood Cell Count?

A “normal” WBC count is considered to be approximately 4,500 to 10,000 WBCs per microliter or cubic millimeter (cmm) of blood. A WBC count that is less than 1,000 is low and is considered a primary risk factor for a serious infection. If your WBC count falls below a normal level for an extended period of time, it is called leukopenia.

When the WBC count per blood test is below normal, the culprit is most likely an underlying disease condition. Symptoms can and do vary depending on the exact disease culprit. Surprisingly, some people do not experience any symptoms, but most people experience a wide range of symptoms.

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Boost Immune Function, Slow Aging and More with Astragalus

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Natural Society April 4 2013

One thing that most medicinal plants have in common is history. They have been used for centuries by the people of the world, and the plant astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is no different. This particular plant, of the Milk Vetch family, is also known as huang qi and can be traced back to ancient China.

A Brief History of Astragalus

In traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It is seen as a powerful toner for the body’s “Chi”, or defense system. For this reason, its main purpose is said to be in toning and building the immune system and general health. The plant is often used in recipes like soup for the sick and elderly precisely because of this.

In the West, we didn’t begin using the plant as a healer until the late 1800′s, according to Mother Earth Living. It was then that Russian doctor Dr. Alexander von Bunge brought the plant to the attention of western minds. In 1911, in the Chinese Materia Medica from G.A. Stuart, Westerners heard the plant described as being “in great repute as a tonic pectoral, and diuretic medicine, the diseases for which it is prescribed, therefore, are almost numberless.”

Astragalus Benefits

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