10 Benefits of Astragalus
The astragalus plant is not a common household ingredient in food and chances are you may have never heard of it. The plant is in the legume family and has a very long history as an immune booster. Its use can be traced back to ancient China to fight off disease and heal wounds.
There are more than 2,000 species of the astragalus plant. The root of the plant can be used in soups, teas, extracts, or capsules. Of the 2,000 species, only two are used medicinally. This includes Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus.
There are three main components that allow the plant to have such a positive impact on human health. These are saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides.
