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[[File:Astragalus membranaceus.jpg|thumb|right|''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.
==Uses==
{{Uses|General fatigue}}, {{Uses|Candidiasis}}, {{Uses|Fatigue syndrome}}, {{Uses|Herpes simplex virus}}, {{Uses|Mononucleosis}}, {{Uses|Hypoglycemia}}, {{Uses|Hypoglycemia}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Flu}}.
== Description Chemical Composition== Astragalus membranaceus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m Chemical constituents of the roots (1ftRadix Astragali) by 0.3 m include polysaccharides and triterpenoids (1ft insuch as astragalosides). It is hardy to zone ,[9] as well as isoflavones (UK) 6. It is in flower from Jun to Augustincluding kumatakenin, calycosin, and the seeds ripen from Jul to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male formononetin) and female organs) their glycosides and are pollinated by Bees, lepidoptera.It can fix Nitrogen. malonates<ref name="chemical composition"/>
== Uses Common names=={{Common names|hi=Katira|en=Astragalus root}}
==Common name=Rasa===
== References =Veerya===
== External Links =Karma=== ===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Herb}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||The leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in between}} ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|Yellow|5-20|Flowers Season is June - August}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==Requires a dry well-drained soil in a sunny position<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Dry sandy soils}}, {{Commonly seen|Mountain thickets}}, {{Commonly seen|Steppes}}, {{Commonly seen|Meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|coniferous forests}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">File:Astragalus centralpinus.JPG|File:Astragalus alpinus 240708.jpg|File:Astragalus.australis1.JPG|File:AstragalusBalearicus.jpgFile:Astragalus danicus eF.jpgFile:Astragalus exscapus.JPG</gallery> ==References== <references> <ref name="chemical composition">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astragalus_propinquus Chemistry]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Astragalus +membranaceus Cultivation details]</ref></references> ==External Links==* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/astragalus-herbs.html Astragalus – Side Effects and Health Benefits]* [https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/astragalus-propinquus Astragalus propinquus on science direct]* [http://www.homeremediess.com/astragalus-propinquus-Wikipediaplant-medicinal-uses-and-images/ Astragalus propinquus-home remedies]* [https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-astragalus.html Astragalus propinquus on herbwisdom ]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Fabaceae]]
