Astragalus Membranaceus known and verified in clinical research to stimulate several factors of the Immune System, to help reduce chemo side effects and increase stamina.

Common Names:
Huang Qi

References:
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Luo Z, Zhong L, Han X, Wang H, Zhong J, Xuan Z: Astragalus membranaceus prevents daunorubicin-induced apoptosis of cultured neonatal cardiomyocytes: role of free radical effect of Astragalus membranaceus on daunorubicin cardiotoxicity. Phytother Res 2009, 23(6):761-767.

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Zhang L, Yang Y, Wang Y, Gao X: Astragalus membranaceus extract promotes neovascularisation by VEGF pathway in rat model of ischemic injury. Pharmazie, 66(2):144-1.

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