Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Materia Medica Lesson 4-8: Astragalus

 Generally used as a decoction. Good for long term immuno-stimulant. Foliage can be used in place of root.

ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS (Huang-Chi) SLICED ROOT. Cold Infusion, 2-3 ounces to 3X a day. Fluidextract [1:1, 55% alcohol] 10-15 drops to 3X a day. Tincture [1:5, 60% alcohol] 30-60 drops, 4X a day. STATUS : W/C

From  SPECIFIC INDICATIONS FOR HERBS IN GENERAL USE Third edition Michael Moore:

ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS Acute cystitis/urethritis with systemic infections, fever. Septic diarrhea. Peritonitis, post-operative with lingering autotoxicity. Abscess, as a moistening agent in a stimulating poultice with Althea powder as a base. Septicemia with ulceration, decay, swollen tissue. To stimulate innate immunity. Extended immunosuppression, with congestion, edema (with Echinacea). Lymphangitis, acute in weak individuals (with Echinacea). Lymphadenitis, in chronic debility (with Ceanothus). 

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