2. Anti-inflammatory
When astragalus is applied as a topical lotion, whereby it is liberally rubbed directly onto the skin, it has been found to significantly reduce inflammation. On top of this, astragalus can relieve the associated pain of inflammation at the same time. This two-pronged attack on the effects of inflammation makes astragalus a very useful natural remedy indeed.
If wounds are left untreated and are allowed to become irritated, inflammation can worsen and further problems can arise. Astragalus can be used to ensure that inflammation stays away and stays away for good as this little herb has the brilliant ability to stop swelling even before it is about to happen.
The trend of looking to natural remedies and holistic methods in the treatment of inflammation shows no sign of stopping or slowing down, and astragalus has the potential to put itself at the top of the list of options for this.