Did you know that Astragalus helps support your body during menstruation and menopause? It can also help you with weight loss and heart health.
What is Astragalus?
The genus Astragalus comprises nearly 2,000 separate species of shrubs and herbs. It is native to temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. The root is used to make medicine, and it can be taken to help alleviate colds, seasonal allergies, upper respiratory infections, fibromyalgia, swine flu, and anemia. Research shows that it can help strengthen and regulate the immune system. And, it is used for kidney disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, high blood pressure, angina, menopausal symptoms, asthma, and irregular menstruation symptoms.
Astragalus is a key ingredient in the Wellness Plus product, Hormone Hero. The herb has been used in Chinese medicine to improve immunity, heart health, and menopausal symptoms for centuries. It has also been used for colds and flu, and it provides anti-aging properties.
In Chinese medicine, Astragalus helps alleviate imbalances that result in a lack of appetite, organ prolapse, diarrhea, fatigue, or uterine bleeding. Some people use astragalus as a general tonic to protect the liver and fight bacteria and viruses.
How Astragalus helps women’s health
1. Menopausal symptoms
The Astragalus root is used for its ability to alleviate hot flashes, depression, and night sweats. You may begin using astragalus even before the onset of menopause. This is because it’s great for fighting perimenopause symptoms too.
2. Irregular menstruation (amenorrhea)
Research suggests that taking a combination of astragalus and other herbal ingredients helps improve the regularity of menstrual cycles in women.
Astragalus is a rich source of inositol compounds, a carbocyclic sugar found in the human body as well as in many legumes that may play important roles in fertility. The consumption of inositol-rich herbs may support healthy fertility. This can also be used as a formula for uterine fibroid support, as well as in supportive formulas for acute pelvic inflammatory disease.
3, Weight loss
Astragalus is an adaptogen that increases the body’s ability to resist and cope with physical, emotional, and mental stress. It helps you adapt to the stressor. Incorporating this into your weight loss routine can be beneficial for your brain and help your body adapt to the changes it is going through.
4. Heart health.
Some research suggests that giving 60 grams of astragalus intravenously (by IV) for 20 days improves some symptoms of heart failure. However, it is important to note that other research has not shown this effect. When taken along with traditional prescription drugs for heart failure, some research shows that astragalus can improve heart function and walking distance compared to conventional drugs alone. Check with your doctor before following this type of regimen.
Astragalus is considered to be cardioprotective and is used for mild congestive heart failure and angina. A Chinese study of 72 chronic heart failure patients showed that treatment with astragalus injections in addition to conventional treatment led to a greater improvement in symptom severity, levels of apoptosis-related factors, and measurements of cardiac function compared to conventional treatment alone.
Check with your doctor
Astragalus is generally safe when used appropriately. Doses up to 60 grams daily for up to 4 months have been used without reported adverse effects. Some possible side effects with oral use include rash, itching, nasal symptoms, or stomach discomfort, but these are uncommon.
Check with your doctor if you take any prescription medication before adding Astragalus to your daily routine. It is considered safe and non-toxic. However, it is typically incompatible with immunosuppressive drugs and is contraindicated for patients with late-stage Lyme disease, as it may exacerbate the autoimmune response. Many species in the Astragalus genus are toxic to grazing animals, which means they have the potential to be toxic to humans. Always purchase astragalus plants, dried material, and herbal preparations from reputable sources.
Final thoughts
Astragalus can be helpful in alleviating symptoms of menopause and amenorrhea. It can help with supporting heart health and weight loss. It has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries with success, and some research confirms its benefits. This way of healing can be highly beneficial and effective, which is why Wellness Plus Hormone Hero includes high-quality Astragalus in its formula.