Description:
Astralagus Max-V, provided by DouglasLaboratories, supplies 500 mg of standardizedastragalus in a vegetarian capsule.
Health Functions:
Used since ancient times in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) isimportant supplement for both eastern and western herbalists. Often used in combination with otherherbs, Astragalus has many uses, but is mostly known for its immune-stimulating properties.Numerous studies have indicated that Astragalus can have beneficial effects on the immune system. Theherb also has shown to have supportive effects to the cardiovascular, renal and hepatic systems.
Ingredients:
Formula (#77304-60X)
Each Vegetarian Capsule Contains:
Astragalus 500 mg(Astragalus membranaceus).Standardized to provide 0.4% minimum 4'-Hydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone-7In a 50 mg base of non-standardized astragalus
Servings:
Adults take 1 capsule twice daily in between meals oras directed by a physician.
Caution:
No adverse effects have been reported.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
Disclaimer:
The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated statements contained herein. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication.
References:
- He J, Li Y, Wei S, et al. Effect of mixture of Astragalusmembranaceus, Fructus Ligusti lucidum snd Eclipta prostrata onimmune function in mice. Hua Hsa I Ko Ta Hseuh Hseuh Pao1992;23:408-411.
- Huang ZQ, Qin NP, Ye W. Effect of Astragalus membranaceus onT-lymphocyte subsets in patients with viral myocarditis. ChungKuo Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih 1995;15:328-330.
- Ma J, Peng A, Lin S. Mechanisms of the therapeutic effect ofastragalus membranaceus on sodium and water retention inexperimental heart failure. Chin Med J (Engl) 1998 Jan;111(1):17-23
- Wang H, Chang B, Wang B. [The effect of herbal medicineincluding astragalus membranaceus (fisch) bge, codonpsis pilosulaand glycyrrhiza uralensis fisch on airway responsiveness].[Article in Chinese] Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 1998May;21(5):287-8
- Xiong D, Yang Y, Su Y. [Experimental study on treatment of viralmyocarditis in mice by integrated traditional Chinese and WesternMedicine]. [Article in Chinese] Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He ZaZhi 1998 Aug;18(8):480-2
- Yoshida Y, Wang MQ, Shan BE, Yamashita U.Immunomodulating activity of Chinese medical herbs andOldenlandia diffusa in particular. Int J Immunopharmacol1997;19:359-370.
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