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Phytotherapeutics for Miscellaneous disorders:
Immunostimulant herbal medicine

Immune stimulant herbs act to:
• Increase in numbers of circulating immune cells.
• Enhance phagocytosis of pathogens (viruses, bacteria, ….)

In principle, immune-enhancing herbs should not be given long-term to
transplant recipients receiving immune-suppressing drugs.

Herbal Medicines acting as immunostimulant

 Astragalus roots:

Species (Family): Astragalus membranaceus (Fabaceae)
Part(s) Used: Roots
Uses:

- Herbal use:
-Used for Impaired immunity
-Adjunct in the treatment of cancer.
-For viral infections including the common cold ( and other respiratory
infections).
-Has hepatoprotective activity and enhancement of cardiovascular function.

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