| Abstract: | Astragali Radix(AR),known as Huangqi in China,is one of the most popular herbal medicines learnt worldwide to reinforce Qi(the vital energy).AR is traditionally prepared from the dried roots of Astragalus membranaceus or A.membranaceus var.mongholicus.It has been reported to have cardiotonic,hepatoprotective,hypotensive,immunostimulant,anti-aging,anti-oxidative,antidiabetic,and anti-inflammatory activities.The bioactive compounds were found to be flavonoids,saponins,polysaccharides,amino acids,and some trac... |
