10 Benefits of Astragalus
Benefit #8: Wound and Skin Care
In addition to its health benefits, astragalus also has many benefits for skin care. The plant can be used topically on the skin. When applied topically, it significantly alleviates eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and has also been used to treat wounds. Taken as a tea, the antioxidant property of astragalus improves your blood flow—crucial for great looking skin, wound healing, and reduction of redness. This use was one of the first uses of the plant in ancient times. To date, it is still effective.
Numerous studies have researched its use as a cream. In a 2012 study by the Institute of Pharmaceutics at Zhejiang University, wounds treated with Astragaloside IV showed recovery rates twice as fast than expected. It was concluded that astragalus is a promising natural product for anti-scarring and wound healing.
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