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Useful Temperate Plants

Astragalus verus

Olivier

Fabaceae

+ Synonyms

Common Name:

Astragalus verus

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 *  *  *
HabitDeciduous Shrub
Height0.00 m
PollinatorsBees, Lepidoptera
Cultivation StatusWild

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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