Guest Author - Carolyn Chambers Clark, RN, EdD

Astragalus acts as a tonic, protects the immune system and aids in adrenal gland function and digestion. It also increases metabolism and can promote sweating so should never be used during fever. It can promote healing, increase stamina and is good for colds, flu and immune-deficiency syndromes such as AIDS, cancer, and tumors.



*This article is for informational, not medical, purposes. Consult your health care practitioner for medical advice.