1. Immunity:
Astragalus membranaceus can promote the antibody production of normal body, protect T cells and B cells and regulate them in two ways. It can also directly stimulate NK cells or indirectly increase the release of natural killer cytotoxic factor (NKCF).
2. Anti-aging effect:
Astragalus polysaccharide can significantly prolong the life span of Drosophila, improve the non-specific resistance of old mice to harmful stimulation, and reduce the content of lipid peroxide in animal plasma. It can reduce lipofuscin formation and remove lipofuscin formed in cells.
3. Effect on cardiovascular system:
In addition, Astragalus saponins can also inhibit the production of oxygen free radicals and reduce the damage of infarcted myocardium.
4. Antitumor effect:
Astragalus membranaceus has immunoenhancement and antitumor effects.
5. Liver protection function:
Prevent glycogen reduction and promote the synthesis of regenerated liver DNA.
6. Effect on material metabolism:
Astragalus polysaccharide can increase the content of RNA in spleen and liver, promote the renewal of serum and liver protein in mice, and regulate blood glucose in two ways.
7. Anti fatigue effect:
Astragalus polysaccharide can significantly reduce the systemic oxygen consumption and has obvious anti hypothermia effect.
Astragalus extract can be used in health food products, pharmaceutical industry, feed additives, etc.
