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Astragalus propinquus - Katira
Katira is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.[1] It is a perennial plant and it is not listed as being threatened. Katira is commonly called in Hindi, Astragalus propinquus the botanical name of this herb.
Description
Astragalus membranaceus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 6. It is in flower from Jun to August, and the seeds ripen from Jul to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, lepidoptera.It can fix Nitrogen.
Uses
- The root is a sweet tonic herb that stimulates the immune system and many organs of the body whilst lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels.[1]
- A. propinquus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for healing and for diabetes.
- The natural gum tragacanth, which is used in pharmaceuticals and textiles, is obtained from Astragalus tragacanthus.[2]
- A. propinquus is an component in Lectranal, a food supplement used in treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis
