Astragalus propinquus

Astragalus propinquus (syn. Astragalus membranaceus) also known as huang qi (simplified: 黄芪; traditional: 黃芪), is an herb of the family Fabaceae.

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Possible uses

A. propinquus is used in traditional Chinese medicine, among other things, to speed healing and treat diabetes.^{[citation needed]} In western herbal medicine, Astragalus is primarily considered a tonic for enhancing metabolism and digestion and is consumed as a tea made from the roots of the plant. It is also traditionally used to strengthen the immune system and in the healing of wounds and injuries.^[2]

A. propinquus is a tonic that can improve the functioning of the lungs, adrenal glands and the gastrointestinal tract, increase metabolism, sweating, promote healing and reduce fatigue.^[3]

Recent studies show that it may strengthen the human immune system.^[4] The natural gum tragacanth, which is used in pharmaceuticals and textiles, is obtained from Astragalus tragacanthus.^[5] It has been termed as a renal adaptagen.^{[citation needed]}

The biotech company Geron Corporation has determined that a molecule from Astragalus propinquus root called TA-65 is a telomerase activator. According to PRNewswire, TA Sciences, has a license from Geron to sell TA-65 and is now selling it as a neutraceutical anti-aging product at their TA Sciences Center in New York City.^[6]

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