Chennai, April 20 -- What is Astragalus?

Astragalus, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has many purported health benefits. It is a plant in the legume family, which is also known as milkvetch or huang qi.

There are more than 2000 species of astragalus available in nature, yet only two are used in the supplements - Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus.

The root of this plant is available in the market in the form of teas, powders, capsules and liquid extracts. The active plant compounds present in the root are responsible for its potential health benefits.

Health Benefits of Astragalus

Let's take a look at how astragalus is beneficial for human health:

Boost s Immune System

Astragalus possesses immune-boosting prop...