Medical Properites and Usage of Astragalus Sp.

¹Selçuk University, Konya-Turkey

²N. Erbakan University, Konya-Turkey

*Corresponding author: Haydar Öztaş, N. Erbakan University, Konya-Turkey, Tel: +905337646070, E-mail: [email protected]

Received Date: August 08, 2024

Publication Date: October 19, 2024

Citation: Öztaş F, et al. (2024). Medical Properites and Usage of Astragalus Sp. Traditional Medicine. 5(2):25.

Copyright: Öztaş F, et al. © (2024).

ABSTRACT

The medical use of Astragalus in treatment was known in the time of the famous Greek doctor Dioscorides, who lived in the MS.I. century. It contains a large group of plants belonging to the Leguminosae (beans or legumes) family, known as “huang-qi” by the Chinese. In ancient times, it has a long history as an immune system booster and a source of healing against diseases.

Astragalus products are very safe for most adults to consume orally as well as to use topically. Pharmacological studies have shown Astragalus has both cosmetic and therapeutic use. It also helps maintain the overall health of the digestive system by promoting metabolism and heals stomach ulcers by promoting a healthy balance of gastric juices and stomach acid in the stomach. Astragalus powder, which can be added to soft drinks or other liquids, is recommended to be consumed in the treatment of some illness. After the roots of the plant are ground into powder, it can be used for medicinal purposes by adding to foods and meals. For this, it is of great importance to develop to analyze phytocomponents of Astragalus, which has a large number of species, and to clinically determine its usage areas.

Keywords: Astragalus sp., Medical Properties, Tonic Powder.