Improve Your General Health Naturally
Alternative MedicineFebruary 16, 2011Written by adambe 2011633 views
If you are battling to get over an illness, or if you are just looking for a general health tonic, Astragalus is the herb for you.
In China this herb has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, but only started to gain popularity in the 1980's in the United States. Although it is a frail looking plant, it is actually very hardy, with sweet-smelling, pale yellow blossoms. The roots are mainly used for herbal remedies because it contains substances that increase your general health.
Astragalus is recommended to improve your resistance to disease and will increase your stamina to promote your general well being. This herbal supplement will also increase your body's resistance to stress because it is an adaptogen, which is a substance that improves your body's ability to adapt to stress.
Although this herb was originally used by the Indians to treat urinary and reproductive problems, in most recent medicine saw palmetto is used to treat prostate disorders. However, in the same way that this extract is used to treat prostate problems, it is used to help acne skin conditions.
DHT (dihydrotestosterone) has been related to several different conditions, one being acne, as well as enlarged prostate and male patter baldness. DHT is converted from testosterone, which is a hormone in both men and women. Saw palmetto inhibits the conversion of testosterone into DHT therefore eliminating the conditions caused by it. Saw palmetto can be used as an extract or as a pill.
Always check the labeling on any pill formula because they are not regulated so there maybe additional ingredients in the capsule. If you decide to take the extract, it may cause upset stomach,
An interesting study in the United States revealed that if taken within 36 hours of a heart attack, Astragalus could enhance the functioning of the heart's left ventricle, thereby ensuring that oxygen-rich blood is pumped through the body.
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