Astragalus membranaceus

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Astralagus

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Equilibrant[edit | edit source]

Astragalus is an ingredient in equilibrant, a supplement developed for patients with ME/CFS.

Immune system[edit | edit source]

  • 1990, Effect of Astragulas membranaceus on natural killer cell activity and induction of alpha- and gamma-interferon in patients with Coxsackie B viral myocarditis.[1]
  • 2009, Astragalus membranaceus flavonoids (AMF) ameliorate chronic fatigue syndrome induced by food intake restriction plus forced swimming[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Yz, Yang; Py, Jin; Q, Gúo; Qd, Wang; Zs, Li; Yc, Ye; Yf, Shan; Hy, Zhao; Jr, Zhu; Sy, Pu (1990), "Effect of Astragulas membranaceus on natural killer cell activity and induction of alpha- and gamma-interferon in patients with Coxsackie B viral myocarditis.", Chinese medical journal, 103 (4): 304–307, ISSN 0366-6999, PMID 2167822, retrieved November 9, 2016
  2. Kuo, Yao-Haur; Tsai, Wei-Jern; Loke, Soy-Hwee; Wu, Tian-Shung; Chiou, Wen-Fei (February 2009). "Astragalus membranaceus flavonoids (AMF) ameliorate chronic fatigue syndrome induced by food intake restriction plus forced swimming". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 122 (1): 28–34. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2008.11.025. ISSN 0378-8741.