Astragalus membranaceus: A Review of its Protection Against Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Cancers
Abstract
Astragalus membranaceus is a major medicinal herb used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its major components are polysaccharides, flavonoids and saponins, and contemporary use focuses on immunomodulating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. The review discusses how Astragalus and its saponins influence the immune system, modulate cancer signaling pathways and protect against gastrointestinal inflammation and cancers, and how it ameliorates the toxicity of concurrently administered orthodox drugs.
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Auyeung, K.K., Han, Q.B. and Ko, J.K (2016) 'Astragalus membranaceus: A Review of its Protection Against Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Cancers', The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 44(1), pp. 1-22. doi:10.1142/S0192415X16500014
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