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welcome back to our Channel where we
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explore the wonders of natural remedies
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in traditional medicine
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in today's video we'll be diving into
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the incredible health benefits of
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astragalus herbaceous plant native to
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astragalus contains several active
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compounds including flavonoids
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polysaccharides and saponins which are
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believed to be responsible for its
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health benefits so sit back relax and
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let's explore the 11 amazing benefits of
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1. boost the immune system and prevents
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infection our immune system is our
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body's natural defense against
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infections and diseases astragalus has
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been shown to have immunomodulatory
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effects meaning it can regulate and
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enhance immune function Studies have
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found that it increases the production
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of white blood cells which are important
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for fighting off infections 2. reduces
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inflammation and improves heart health
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inflammation is a common factor in many
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chronic diseases including heart disease
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astragalus possesses anti-inflammatory
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properties that can help reduce
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inflammation in the body it has been
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shown to lower blood pressure and
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improve cholesterol levels both of which
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are important for maintaining heart
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health 3. manages diabetes and improves
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insulin sensitivity astragalus has shown
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promise in managing Diabetes by
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improving insulin sensitivity and
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glucose metabolism it may also have a
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protective effect on the pancreas which
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produces insulin these benefits make
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astragalus a potential natural remedy
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for those looking to support their
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diabetes management 4. supports kidney
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function studies suggest that astragalus
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may have a positive impact on kidney
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function particularly in people with
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certain kidney related conditions it has
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been found to improve kidney function in
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individuals with chronic kidney disease
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and nephropathy a kidney disease where
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the immune system attacks the kidneys 5.
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improves digestion if you're looking to
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improve your digestion astragalus might
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be a helpful Ally it stimulates the
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production of digestive enzymes which
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Aid in breaking down food furthermore it
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can help regulate the gut microbiome
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promoting the growth of beneficial
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bacteria while inhibiting harmful ones
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6. potential anti-cancer properties
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astragalus has shown promising
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anti-cancer properties including
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inhibiting the growth of cancer cells
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and reducing the side effects of
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chemotherapy its compounds can activate
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the immune system and increase the
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production of white blood cells aiding
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the body and fighting off cancer cells
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7. anti-aging properties and skin Health
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aging is a natural process but
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astragalus may have anti-aging benefits
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Studies have found that astragalus
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extract can increase the lifespan of
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model organisms and reduce telomere
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shortening a type of cell damage
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associated with aging additionally
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astragalus May improve skin Health by
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increasing collagen production and
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reducing wrinkles eight promotes hair
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growth if you're looking to promote hair
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growth astragalus might be worth
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considering by improving circulation and
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nourishing the blood astragalus supports
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healthy hair follicles and may enhance
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hair growth traditional Chinese medicine
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believes that astragal is tonifies chi
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the vital energy that contributes to
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overall well-being including hair Health
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nine regulates the thyroid gland while
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more research is needed astragalus has
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shown potential effects on the thyroid
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studies suggest that it may help
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regulate thyroid hormone levels
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particularly in cases of hypothyroidism
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astragalus immune system support may be
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beneficial for individuals with
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autoimmune related hypothyroidism
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another day another story
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10. weight management
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astragalus may have an impact on weight
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management as well some Studies have
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shown that it can help reduce body
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weight and fat accumulation one study
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found significant reductions in body
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weight body mass index BMI and waist
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circumference in overweight and obese
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adults who supplemented with astragalus
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extract for 12 weeks compared to a
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placebo group 11. improves fertility in
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men and women astragalus has shown
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potential benefits for both male and
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female reproductive Health in men
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supplementation with astragalus has been
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found to improve sperm motility and
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concentration in infertile individuals
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similarly studies in mice have indicated
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that astragalus extract can improve
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ovarian function and increase the number
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of viable embryos suggesting potential
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benefits for female fertility and there
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you have it the 11 incredible health
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benefits of astragalus from boosting the
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immune system to supporting kidney
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function astragalus has a wide range of
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potential uses in traditional Chinese
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medicine as always it's important to
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consult with a health care professional
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before incorporating astragalus or any
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other supplement into your routine
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especially if you have pre-existing
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conditions or are taking medications
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