Astragalus verus
Olivier
Fabaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Astragalus verus is a low-growing, thorny, deciduous shrub
The plant is a popular traditional medicine amongst Kurdish peoples in western Iran, commonly harvested from the wild for local use and for trade[
1089- Title
- Antifungal activities of Astragalus verus Olivier. Against Trichophyton verrucosum on in vitro and in vivo guinea pi
- Publication
- Mycoses; August 2011
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1439-0507
- Description
- A research paper, testing the antifungal activity of Astragalus verus
,
1090- Title
- Anti-candidal activity of Astragalus verus in 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012 the in vitro and in vivo guinea pig m
- Publication
- Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili t al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
- 0102-695X
- Description
- A research paper, studying the effectiveness of Astragalus verus in treating candida
].
Known Hazards
Many members of this genus contain toxic glycosides[
65- Title
- A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Frohne. D. and Pfänder. J.
- Publisher
- Wolfe
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0723408394
- Description
- Brilliant. Goes into technical details but in a very readable way. The best work on the subject that I've come across so far.
].
A number of species can accumulate toxic levels of selenium when grown in soils that are relatively rich in that element[
65- Title
- A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Frohne. D. and Pfänder. J.
- Publisher
- Wolfe
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0723408394
- Description
- Brilliant. Goes into technical details but in a very readable way. The best work on the subject that I've come across so far.
].
All species with edible seedpods can be distinguished by their fleshy round or oval seedpod that looks somewhat like a greengage.[
85- Title
- Edible Native Plants of the Rocky Mountains.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Harrington. H. D.
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Year
- 1967
- ISBN
- 0-8623-0343-9
- Description
- A superb book. Very readable, it gives the results of the authors experiments with native edible plants.
]
Botanical References
Range
W. Asia - Turkey, Iran
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Deciduous Shrub |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Pollinators | Bees, Lepidoptera |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Requires a dry well-drained soil in a sunny position[
1- Title
- RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956
- Publication
-
- Author
- F. Chittendon.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaced in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).
]. Prefers sandy soils in the wild[
74- Title
- Flora of the USSR.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Komarov. V. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Israel Program for Scientific Translation
- Year
- 1968
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An immense (25 or more large volumes) and not yet completed translation of the Russian flora. Full of information on plant uses and habitats but heavy going for casual readers. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Plants are intolerant of root disturbance and are best planted in their final positions whilst still small[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[
1309- Title
- The Leguminosae; A Source Book of Characteristics, Uses and Nodulation
- Publication
-
- Author
- Allen O.N.; Allen E.K.
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin
- Year
- 1981
- ISBN
- 0-333-32221-5
- Description
- An amazing and comprehensive work, giving a brief guide to the many genera of the family Fabaceae and also the principle uses of the genus.
]. Many members of this genus can be difficult to grow, this may be due partly to a lack of their specific bacterial associations in the soil[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
Astragalus verus is a popular traditional medicine amongst the Kurds of Iran, Irag and Turkey. It is antifungal, emollient and demulcent[
1089- Title
- Antifungal activities of Astragalus verus Olivier. Against Trichophyton verrucosum on in vitro and in vivo guinea pi
- Publication
- Mycoses; August 2011
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1439-0507
- Description
- A research paper, testing the antifungal activity of Astragalus verus
, 1090. It has been used as emollient and demulcent in treating irritation of the mucosa membranes[
1090- Title
- Anti-candidal activity of Astragalus verus in 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012 the in vitro and in vivo guinea pig m
- Publication
- Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili t al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
- 0102-695X
- Description
- A research paper, studying the effectiveness of Astragalus verus in treating candida
]
The aerial parts of the plant plant are macerated and distilled to create a lotion that is spread on various areas of the body infected with ringworm and other skin problems[
1089- Title
- Antifungal activities of Astragalus verus Olivier. Against Trichophyton verrucosum on in vitro and in vivo guinea pi
- Publication
- Mycoses; August 2011
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1439-0507
- Description
- A research paper, testing the antifungal activity of Astragalus verus
,
1090- Title
- Anti-candidal activity of Astragalus verus in 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012 the in vitro and in vivo guinea pig m
- Publication
- Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili t al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
- 0102-695X
- Description
- A research paper, studying the effectiveness of Astragalus verus in treating candida
]. The plant has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of candida[
1090- Title
- Anti-candidal activity of Astragalus verus in 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012 the in vitro and in vivo guinea pig m
- Publication
- Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy 22(5): 1035-1043, Sep./Oct. 2012
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili t al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2012
- ISBN
- 0102-695X
- Description
- A research paper, studying the effectiveness of Astragalus verus in treating candida
].
The aqueous extract is the most effective antifungal, the methanol extract is inefective[
1089- Title
- Antifungal activities of Astragalus verus Olivier. Against Trichophyton verrucosum on in vitro and in vivo guinea pi
- Publication
- Mycoses; August 2011
- Author
- Ali Mikaeili et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 1439-0507
- Description
- A research paper, testing the antifungal activity of Astragalus verus
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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