Astragalus membranaceus
Astragalus membranaceus belongs to Leguminosae family.
The Urdu name for this herb is Huang qi.
Description
None recorded.
Pharmacological Actions
None recorded.
Indications
The indications of Astragalus membranaceus are Sore Throat, Alzheimers Disease, Chemotherapy support, Immune function.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture | 3.000 – 5.000 ml | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Astragalus membranaceus.
Substitutes
No information regarding Astragalus membranaceus's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Astragalus membranaceus are 2-3-dihydroxy-7, 4-dimethooxyisoflavone, astragalosides I-VII, Astraisoflavan, Astrapterocarpan, Betaine, Calycosin, Choline, Cycloastra-genol, D-ß-asparagine, Formononetin, Glucuronic Acid, Isoliquiritigenin, Kumatakenin, ß-sitosterol 1, Sucrose.
Antidotes
No information regarding Astragalus membranaceus's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Astragalus membranaceus
The LD50 of Astragalus is approximately 40g/kg when administered by intraperitoneal injection. Overall it is very safe and doses as high as 100g/kg of the raw herb have been given to rats by lavage with no adverse effects