Label: Miscellaneous Discussion on Medicinal Components of Radix Astragali Classification: Understanding Radix Astragali
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Astragalus membranaceus
Alias Beiqi, Jianqi, Mianqi, Kou Qi, Black Skin, White Skin, Astragalus membranaceus and Duqi.
Medicinal History The medicinal history of Astragalus membranaceus has been more than 2,000 years, beginning with the silk book Fifty-two Diseases unearthed from Mawangdui in the Han Tomb, and Shennong Herbal Classic is listed as the top grade. "Compendium of Materia Medica" in Ming Dynasty recorded that "Qi is long and yellow, hence the name ……". "Herbal Yan Hui" contains "Astragalus membranaceus, a medicine for tonifying lung and strengthening spleen, stopping sweating and astringing sweat, expelling wind and detoxifying ...". "Materia Medica Meets the Original" records that "Astragalus can tonify the deficiency of five internal organs, treat spontaneous sweating of pulse strings, purge yin fire and remove lung heat. If there is no sweat, it will start, and if there is sweat, it will stop. "
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The dried root and medicinal part of Astragalus membranaceus.
Sweet and slightly warm; Spleen and lung meridian.
Efficacy classification: benefiting qi and rising yang, consolidating exterior and stopping sweating, promoting granulation by supporting toxin, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling.
Efficacy: It has the effects of invigorating qi, tonifying deficiency and strengthening spleen and stomach, and is suitable for people with weak temper, listlessness and loose stool who eat less. Modern research shows that Astragalus contains a variety of antibacterial components, which can enhance immune function and prevent infectious diseases. In addition, it can also enhance the metabolism of cells and has the functions of anti-fatigue, anti-aging, anti-radiation and liver protection. At present, Xisheng began to pay attention to and study the side effects of Astragalus chemotherapy.
Astragalus contains a variety of effective chemical components, mainly the following:
① Astragaloside IV
According to literature review, the average content of astragaloside IV is about 65438±0.955mg/g/g g. Studies show that there are a lot of saponins and triterpenoids in astragalus, about 50 kinds, most of which belong to tetracyclic triterpenoids, including soybean saponins and astragaloside IV, that is, astragaloside IV.
② Astragalus polysaccharides
Astragalus polysaccharides mainly include Astragalus polysaccharides ⅰ and ⅱ, dextran AG- 1 and AG-2, and heteropolysaccharide AH- 1 and AH-2. The pharmacological effects of Astragalus polysaccharides are mainly manifested in enhancing immunity, regulating blood sugar, cardiovascular system and anti-aging. Its main immune menu is as follows: the influence on nonspecific immune function; The effect on natural killer cells (NK) and its anti-tumor effect; Effects on humoral immunity and cellular immunity.
③ Flavonoids
Flavonoids in Radix Astragali are mainly flavonoids, isoflavones and dihydroflavonoids.
④ Amino acids
Free amino acid content. The content of total amino acids in Astragalus membranaceus is 8.0458%, of which 2 1 amino acid that human body must determine from Astragalus membranaceus root is 3. 199%, accounting for 40% of total amino acids.
5 alkaloids
Choline and betaine can be separated from Radix Astragali.
⑥ Organic acid
The organic acids of Astragalus mainly include vanillic acid, ferulic acid, isopferulic acid, p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid and palmitic acid.
⑦ Trace elements
Astragalus contains more than 20 kinds of trace elements, among which iron, manganese, zinc and aluminum are relatively high, as well as selenium, scandium, chromium, cobalt, copper, cesium, lanthanum and rubidium.
⑧ Others
Astragalus also contains carotene, folic acid, β-sitosterol, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, caffeic acid, riboflavin, picroside, coumarin, nicotinic acid, vitamin P, starch and other ingredients.