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Chen, H. and Weng, L. [Comparison on efficacy in treating liver fibrosis of chronic hepatitis B between Astragalus Polygonum anti-fibrosis decoction and jinshuibao capsule]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2000;20(4):255-257. View abstract.

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Zhou, J. Y., Fan, Y., Kong, J. L., Wu, D. Z., and Hu, Z. B. [Effects of components isolated from Astragalus membranaceus Bunge on cardiac function injured by myocardial ischemia reperfusion in rats]. Zhongguo Zhong.Yao Za Zhi. 2000;25(5):300-302. View abstract.

Shi, F. S., Yang, Z. G., and Di, G. P. [Effect of Astragalus saponin on vascular endothelial cell and its function in burn patients]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2001;21(10):750-751. View abstract.

Gao, X. P., Zhao, W. X., and Zhang, Z. L. [Effect of huangqi zengmian powder on interstitial response in patients with esophageal cancer at peri-operational period]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2001;21(3):171-173. View abstract.

Yang, Y. Z., Chen, R. Z., and Zhang, J. N. [Observation on collaborative treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2001;21(4):254-256. View abstract.

Liu, Z. Q., Li, Q. Z., and Qin, G. J. [Effect of Astragalus injection on platelet function and plasma endothelin in patients with early stage diabetic nephropathy]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2001;21(4):274-276. View abstract.

Niu, H. R., Lai, Z. H., and Yuan, L. [Observation on effect of supplementary treatment by Astragalus injection in treating senile pulmonary tuberculosis patients]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2001;21(5):349-350. View abstract.

Tan, Y. W., Yin, Y. M., and Yu, X. J. [Influence of Salvia miltiorrhizae and Astragalus membranaceus on hemodynamics and liver fibrosis indexes in liver cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2001;21(5):351-353. View abstract.

Zhang, J. G., Gao, D. S., and Wei, G. H. [Clinical study on effect of Astragalus injection on left ventricular remodeling and left ventricular function in patients with acute myocardial infarction]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2002;22(5):346-348. View abstract.

Wang, R. T., Shan, B. E., and Li, Q. X. [Extracorporeal experimental study on immuno-modulatory activity of Astragalus memhranaceus extract]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2002;22(6):453-456. View abstract.

Duan, P. and Wang, Z. M. [Clinical study on effect of Astragalus in efficacy enhancing and toxicity reducing of chemotherapy in patients of malignant tumor]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2002;22(7):515-517. View abstract.

Liu, Z. G., Xiong, Z. M., and Yu, X. Y. [Effect of astragalus injection on immune function in patients with congestive heart failure]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2003;23(5):351-353. View abstract.

Wu, X. S., Chen, H. Y., and Li, M. [Clinical observation on effect of combined use of Astragalus and compound salviae injection in treating acute cerebral infarction]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2003;23(5):380-381. View abstract.

Wei, H., Sun, R., Xiao, W., Feng, J., Zhen, C., Xu, X., and Tian, Z. Traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus reverses predominance of Th2 cytokines and their up-stream transcript factors in lung cancer patients. Oncol.Rep. 2003;10(5):1507-1512. View abstract.

Zhao, X. Z. [Effects of Astragalus membranaceus and Tripterygium hypoglancum on natural killer cell activity of peripheral blood mononuclear in systemic lupus erythematosus]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 1992;12(11):669-71, 645. View abstract.

Li, N. Q. [Clinical and experimental study on shen-qo injection with chemotherapy in the treatment of malignant tumor of digestive tract]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 1992;12(10):579, 588-592. View abstract.

Yao, X. J., Wainberg, M. A., and Parniak, M. A. Mechanism of inhibition of HIV-1 infection in vitro by purified extract of Prunella vulgaris. Virology 1992;187(1):56-62. View abstract.

Shon, Y. H. and Nam, K. S. Protective effect of Astragali radix extract on interleukin 1beta-induced in fl ammation in human amnion. Phytother.Res 2003;17(9):1016-1020. View abstract.

Zhang, W. J., Hufnagl, P., Binder, B. R., and Wojta, J. Antiinflammatory activity of astragaloside IV is mediated by inhibition of NF-kappaB activation and adhesion molecule expression. Thromb.Haemost. 2003;90(5):904-914. View abstract.

Zou, Y. H. and Liu, X. M. [Effect of astragalus injection combined with chemotherapy on quality of life in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2003;23(10):733-735. View abstract.

Huang, C. L. and Lu, Y. P. [Effect of Astragalus injection on insulin resistance in auxiliary treating patients with diabetes mellitus type 2]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2003;23(10):779-780. View abstract.

Kim, C., Ha, H., Lee, J. H., Kim, J. S., Song, K., and Park, S. W. Herbal extract prevents bone loss in ovariectomized rats. Arch.Pharm.Res. 2003;26(11):917-924. View abstract.

Li, Z. P., Cao, Q., and Xing, Q. S. [Effect of Milkvetch Injection on cardiac function and hemodynamics in children with tetralogy of Fallot after radical operation]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2003;23(12):891-894. View abstract.

Sun, Y. and Yang, J. [Experimental study of the effect of Astragalus membranaceus against herpes simplex virus type 1]. Di Yi.Jun.Yi.Da.Xue.Xue.Bao. 2004;24(1):57-58. View abstract.

Ma, K., Sun, L. H., and Wang, Q. H. [Clinical study on treatment of 405 cases of irregular menstruation by tiaojing zhixue granules]. Zhongguo Zhong.Yao Za Zhi. 2003;28(1):78-80. View abstract.

Chen, M. L., Liu, W. J., Wang, C. Y., Zhu, X. M., Yin, J. F., Wang, D. X., and Liu, P. [Effects of yishenjiangyafang on blood pressure and protecting renal function in RPH rats]. Zhongguo Zhong.Yao Za Zhi. 2003;28(8):746-751. View abstract.

Mao, S. P., Cheng, K. L., and Zhou, Y. F. [Modulatory effect of Astragalus membranaceus on Th1/Th2 cytokine in patients with herpes simplex keratitis]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2004;24(2):121-123. View abstract.

Xiao, H. B., Krucker, M., Albert, K., and Liang, X. M. Determination and identification of isoflavonoids in Radix astragali by matrix solid-phase dispersion extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array and mass spectrometric detection. J Chromatogr.A 4-2-2004;1032(1-2):117-124. View abstract.

Liu, J., Liang, P., Yin, C., Wang, T., Li, H., Li, Y., and Ye, Z. Effects of several Chinese herbal aqueous extracts on human sperm motility in vitro. Andrologia 2004;36(2):78-83. View abstract.

Liu, J. P., Yang, M., and Du, X. M. Herbal medicines for viral myocarditis. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2004;(3):CD003711. [RETRACTED]. View abstract.

Wang, H. Y. and Chen, Y. P. [Clinical observation on treatment of diabetic nephropathy with compound fructus arctii mixture]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2004;24(7):589-592. View abstract.

Gao, S. R., Bu, J. H., and Zhu, L. Z. [Preliminary exploration on effect of qilian decoction in intervention treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 with insulin resistance and its influence on related inflammatory cytokines]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2004;24(7):593-595. View abstract.

Liu, W. J., Liu, B., Guo, Q. L., Zhang, Y. C., Yuan, Y. J., Fu, X. D., Deng, Z. H., and Lin, J. [Influence of ganciclovir and astragalus membranaceus on proliferation of hematopoietic progenitor cells of cord blood after cytomegalovirus infection in vitro]. Zhonghua Er.Ke.Za Zhi. 2004;42(7):490-494. View abstract.

Kusum, M., Klinbuayaem, V., Bunjob, M., and Sangkitporn, S. Preliminary efficacy and safety of oral suspension SH, combination of five chinese medicinal herbs, in people living with HIV/AIDS ; the phase I/II study. J.Med.Assoc.Thai. 2004;87(9):1065-1070. View abstract.

Li, C., Cao, L., and Zeng, Q. Astragalus prevents diabetic rats from developing cardiomyopathy by downregulating angiotensin II type2 receptors' expression. J Huazhong.Univ Sci Technolog.Med Sci 2004;24(4):379-384. View abstract.

Taixiang, W., Munro, A. J., and Guanjian, L. Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients. Cochrane.Database.Syst.Rev. 2005;(1):CD004540. View abstract.

Kobayashi, H., Mizuno, N., Teramae, H., Kutsuna, H., Ueoku, S., Onoyama, J., Yamanaka, K., Fujita, N., and Ishii, M. Diet and Japanese herbal medicine for recalcitrant atopic dermatitis: efficacy and safety. Drugs Exp Clin Res. 2004;30(5-6):197-202. View abstract.

Wu, Y., Ou-Yang, J. P., Wu, K., Wang, Y., Zhou, Y. F., and Wen, C. Y. Hypoglycemic effect of Astragalus polysaccharide and its effect on PTP1B. Acta Pharmacol.Sin. 2005;26(3):345-352. View abstract.

Lee, H. J. and Lee, J. H. Effects of medicinal herb tea on the smoking cessation and reducing smoking withdrawal symptoms. Am.J.Chin Med. 2005;33(1):127-138. View abstract.

Chen, L., Xie, C., and Wu, L. Point injection of injectio radici astragali for treatment of post-chemotherapy adverse reactions. J Tradit.Chin Med 2005;25(1):21-22. View abstract.

Zhang, J. G., Yang, N., and He, H. [Effect of astraglus injection on serum apoptosis relevant factors in patients with chronic heart failure]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2005;25(5):400-403. View abstract.

Chen, L. P., Zhou, Q. L., and Yang, J. H. [Protective effects of astragali injection on tubular in patients with primary nephrotic syndrome]. Zhong.Nan.Da.Xue.Xue.Bao.Yi.Xue.Ban. 2004;29(2):152-153. View abstract.

Zhang, J. G., Yang, N., He, H., Wei, G. H., Gao, D. S., Wang, X. L., Wang, X. Z., and Song, G. Y. [Effect of Astragalus injection on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure.]. Chin J Integr.Med 2005;11(3):187-190. View abstract.

Ko, J. K., Lam, F. Y., and Cheung, A. P. Amelioration of experimental colitis by Astragalus membranaceus through anti-oxidation and inhibition of adhesion molecule synthesis. World J Gastroenterol 10-7-2005;11(37):5787-5794. View abstract.

Dong, J., Gu, H. L., Ma, C. T., Zhang, F., Chen, Z., and Zhang, Y. [Effects of large dose of Astragalus membranaceus on the dendritic cell induction of peripheral mononuclear cell and antigen presenting ability of dendritic cells in children with acute leukemia]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2005;25(10):872-875. View abstract.

Shen, P., Liu, M. H., Ng, T. Y., Chan, Y. H., and Yong, E. L. Differential effects of isoflavones, from Astragalus membranaceus and Pueraria thomsonii, on the activation of PPARalpha, PPARgamma, and adipocyte differentiation in vitro. J Nutr 2006;136(4):899-905. View abstract.

Wu, J., Wang, Y. X., Su, W. L., Zhu, W. X., Lu, J. W., and Li, Z. K. Effect of astragalus injection on serious abdominal traumatic patients' cellular immunity. Chin J Integr.Med 2006;12(1):29-31. View abstract.

Yan, H. J. [Clinical and experimental study of the effect of kang er xin-I on viral myocarditis]. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi 1991;11(8):468-70, 452. View abstract.

Li, H. B., Ge, Y. K., Zhang, L., and Zheng, X. X. Astragaloside IV improved barrier dysfunction induced by acute high glucose in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Life Sci 8-15-2006;79(12):1186-1193. View abstract.

Wei, J. A., Sun, L. M., and Chen, Y. X. [Effects of Ailing Granule on immuno-reconstruction in HIV/AIDS patients]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2006;26(4):319-321. View abstract.

Brush, J., Mendenhall, E., Guggenheim, A., Chan, T., Connelly, E., Soumyanath, A., Buresh, R., Barrett, R., and Zwickey, H. The effect of Echinacea purpurea, Astragalus membranaceus and Glycyrrhiza glabra on CD69 expression and immune cell activation in humans. Phytother Res 2006;20(8):687-695. View abstract.

Firenzuoli, F., Gori, L., Di Simone, L., and Morsuillo, M. Important bias in the Astragalus meta-analysis. J Clin Oncol 7-1-2006;24(19):3215-3216. View abstract.

Li, S. M., Yan, J. X., and Yang, L. [Effects of Astragalus injection on renal tubular function in patients with IgA nephropathy]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2006;26(6):504-507. View abstract.

Li, D. P., Chen, Q., and Yi, L. [Effects of yiqi huoxue method on cardiac function in patients with congestive heart failure]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2006;26(6):552-554. View abstract.

Cai, X. Y., Xu, Y. L., and Lin, X. J. [Effects of radix Astragali injection on apoptosis of lymphocytes and immune function in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2006;26(5):443-445. View abstract.

Zhang, B. R., Li, S., Yuan, P. Y., Zhang, X. B., Cheng, L. X., Zhou, H. H., Zhou, C. Y., Liu, X. Y., Wang, X. L., Tian, G. Z., Lin, Q. G., and Sha, W. W. [Effects of injection of Huangqi injectio into Zusanli (ST 36) on immune function in the patient of schizophrenia]. Zhongguo Zhen.Jiu. 2006;26(9):625-628. View abstract.

Yang, H. Y., Li, J., and Yi, M. [Study on chronical hepatitis B with treatment of integrative traditional Chinese and Western medicine]. Zhongguo Zhong.Yao Za Zhi. 2006;31(15):1277-1280. View abstract.

Wang, G., Liu, C. T., Wang, Z. L., Yan, C. L., Luo, F. M., Wang, L., and Li, T. Q. Effects of Astragalus membranaceus in promoting T-helper cell type 1 polarization and interferon-gamma production by up-regulating T-bet expression in patients with asthma. Chin J Integr.Med 2006;12(4):262-267. View abstract.

Su, L., Mao, J. C., and Gu, J. H. [Effect of intravenous drip infusion of cyclophosphamide with high-dose Astragalus injection in treating lupus nephritis]. Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Xue.Bao. 2007;5(3):272-275. View abstract.

Wang, M. S., Li, J., Di, H. X., Li, Z. L., Yang, S. L., Hou, W., Yan, J. Y., and Zhao, X. M. Clinical study on effect of Astragalus Injection and its immuno-regulation action in treating chronic aplastic anemia. Chin J Integr.Med 2007;13(2):98-102. View abstract.

Cho, W. C. and Leung, K. N. In vitro and in vivo immunomodulating and immunorestorative effects of Astragalus membranaceus. J Ethnopharmacol. 8-15-2007;113(1):132-141. View abstract.

Wang, J. Y., Ma, G. W., Dai, S. Q., Rong, T. H., Wang, X., Lin, P., Ye, W. F., Zhang, L. J., Li, X. D., Zhang, X., and Yao, G. Y. [Effect of cellular immune supportive treatment on immunity of esophageal carcinoma patients after modern two-field lymph node dissection]. Ai.Zheng. 2007;26(7):778-781. View abstract.

Shimizu, N., Tomoda, M., Kanari, M., and Gonda, R. An acidic polysaccharide having activity on the reticuloendothelial system from the root of Astragalus mongholicus. Chem.Pharm Bull.(Tokyo) 1991;39(11):2969-2972. View abstract.

Ahmed, M. S., Hou, S. H., Battaglia, M. C., Picken, M. M., and Leehey, D. J. Treatment of idiopathic membranous nephropathy with the herb Astragalus membranaceus. Am J Kidney Dis 2007;50(6):1028-1032. View abstract.

Brunetti, L. and DeSantis, E. R. Treatment of viral myocarditis caused by coxsackievirus B. Am J Health Syst.Pharm. 1-15-2008;65(2):132-137. View abstract.

Ai, P., Yong, G., Dingkun, G., Qiuyu, Z., Kaiyuan, Z., and Shanyan, L. Aqueous extract of Astragali Radix induces human natriuresis through enhancement of renal response to atrial natriuretic peptide. J Ethnopharmacol. 3-28-2008;116(3):413-421. View abstract.

Ye, M. N. and Chen, H. F. [Effects of Astragalus injection on proliferation of basal-like breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-468]. Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Xue.Bao. 2008;6(4):399-404. View abstract.

Pan, H. F., Fang, X. H., Li, W. X., Ye, D. Q., Wu, G. C., and Li, X. P. Radix Astragali: a promising new treatment option for systemic lupus erythematosus. Med Hypotheses 2008;71(2):311-312. View abstract.

Qu, X. L., Dai, Q., Qi, Y. H., Tang, Y. H., Xu, D. H., Wu, Z. H., and Wang, X. X. [Effects of Astragalous Injection on oxidative stress status in maintenance hemodialysis patients]. Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Xue.Bao. 2008;6(5):468-472. View abstract.

Xu, G. H., Yuan, L., Li, Y., Xie, P., Zhao, J. Y., and Chen, Y. H. [Clinical observation of Astragalus Injection in treatment of renal injury in patients with primary hypertension]. Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Xue.Bao. 2008;6(5):530-532. View abstract.

Haines, C. J., Lam, P. M., Chung, T. K., Cheng, K. F., and Leung, P. C. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effect of a Chinese herbal medicine preparation (Dang Gui Buxue Tang) on menopausal symptoms in Hong Kong Chinese women. Climacteric. 2008;11(3):244-251. View abstract.

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Yang, S. P., Dong, H., and Wu, Y. C. [Clinical effect of milkvetch extract oral liquid in preventing and treating children's recurrent respiratory tract infection]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2008;28(6):544-547. View abstract.

Shi, H. M., Dai, R. H., and Wang, S. Y. [Primary research on the clinical significance of ventricular late potentials (VLPs), and the impact of mexiletine, lidocaine and Astragalus membranaceus on VLPs]. Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 1991;11(5):265-7, 259. View abstract.

Song, J. Y., Meng, L. Q., and Li, X. M. [Therapeutic application and prospect of Astragalus membranaceus and Angelica sinensis in treating renal microvascular lesions]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2008;28(9):859-861. View abstract.

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Lau, T. W., Chan, Y. W., Lau, C. P., Lau, K. M., Lau, C. B., Fung, K. P., Leung, P. C., and Ho, Y. Y. Radix Astragali and Radix Rehmanniae, the principal components of two antidiabetic foot ulcer herbal formulae, elicit viability-promoting effects on primary fibroblasts cultured from diabetic foot ulcer tissues. Phytother.Res 2009;23(6):809-815. View abstract.

Chen, W., Li, Y. M., and Yu, M. H. Astragalus polysaccharides inhibited diabetic cardiomyopathy in hamsters depending on suppression of heart chymase activation. J Diabetes Complications 2010;24(3):199-208. View abstract.

Jiangbo, Z., Xuying, W., Yuping, Z., Xili, M., Yiwen, Z., and Tianbao, Z. Effect of astragaloside IV on the embryo-fetal development of Sprague-Dawley rats and New Zealand White rabbits. J Appl.Toxicol. 2009;29(5):381-385. View abstract.

Cho, J. H., Cho, C. K., Shin, J. W., Son, J. Y., Kang, W., and Son, C. G. Myelophil, an extract mix of Astragali Radix and Salviae Radix, ameliorates chronic fatigue: a randomised, double-blind, controlled pilot study. Complement Ther.Med 2009;17(3):141-146. View abstract.

Cassileth, B. R., Rizvi, N., Deng, G., Yeung, K. S., Vickers, A., Guillen, S., Woo, D., Coleton, M., and Kris, M. G. Safety and pharmacokinetic trial of docetaxel plus an Astragalus-based herbal formula for non-small cell lung cancer patients. Cancer Chemother.Pharmacol. 2009;65(1):67-71. View abstract.

Zuo, C., Xie, X. S., Qiu, H. Y., Deng, Y., Zhu, D., and Fan, J. M. Astragalus mongholicus ameliorates renal fibrosis by modulating HGF and TGF-beta in rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction. J Zhejiang.Univ Sci B 2009;10(5):380-390. View abstract.

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Qu, Z. L., Dong, H., and Wang, S. D. [Effects of astragalus injection on renal function in patients after cardiac valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass]. Zhongguo Zhong.Xi.Yi.Jie.He.Za Zhi. 2009;29(4):313-316. View abstract.

Ko, J. K. and Chik, C. W. The protective action of radix Astragalus membranaceus against hapten-induced colitis through modulation of cytokines. Cytokine 2009;47(2):85-90. View abstract.

Gao, X. H., Xu, X. X., Pan, R., Li, Y., Luo, Y. B., Xia, Y. F., Murata, K., Matsuda, H., and Dai, Y. Saponin fraction from Astragalus membranaceus roots protects mice against polymicrobial sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture by inhibiting inflammation and upregulating protein C pathway. J Nat.Med 2009;63(4):421-429. View abstract.

Song, J., Meng, L., Li, S., Qu, L., and Li, X. A combination of Chinese herbs, Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus and Angelica sinensis, improved renal microvascular insufficiency in 5/6 nephrectomized rats. Vascul.Pharmacol. 2009;50(5-6):185-193. View abstract.

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Wu, J. H., Li, Q., Wu, M. Y., Guo, D. J., Chen, H. L., Chen, S. L., Seto, S. W., Au, A. L., Poon, C. C., Leung, G. P., Lee, S. M., Kwan, Y. W., and Chan, S. W. Formononetin, an isoflavone, relaxes rat isolated aorta through endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent pathways. J Nutr Biochem. 2010;21(7):613-620. View abstract.

Aldarmaa, J., Liu, Z., Long, J., Mo, X., Ma, J., and Liu, J. Anti-convulsant effect and mechanism of Astragalus mongholicus extract in vitro and in vivo: protection against oxidative damage and mitochondrial dysfunction. Neurochem.Res 2010;35(1):33-41. View abstract.

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Lee, T. M., Guo, L. G., Shi, H. Z., Li, Y. Z., Luo, Y. J., Sung, C. Y., Chan, C. C., and Lee, T. M. Neural correlates of traditional Chinese medicine induced advantageous risk-taking decision making. Brain Cogn 2009;71(3):354-361. View abstract.

Motomura, K., Fujiwara, Y., Kiyota, N., Tsurushima, K., Takeya, M., Nohara, T., Nagai, R., and Ikeda, T. Astragalosides isolated from the root of astragalus radix inhibit the formation of advanced glycation end products. J Agric.Food Chem. 9-9-2009;57(17):7666-7672. View abstract.

Huh, J. E., Kwon, N. H., Baek, Y. H., Lee, J. D., Choi, D. Y., Jingushi, S., Kim, K. I., and Park, D. S. Formononetin promotes early fracture healing through stimulating angiogenesis by up-regulating VEGFR-2/Flk-1 in a rat fracture model. Int Immunopharmacol. 2009;9(12):1357-1365. View abstract.

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Omura, Y., Henoch, A., Shimotsuura, Y., Duvvi, H., Kawashima, H., and Ohki, M. Severe asthma with markedly increased asbestos of 2 types & TXB2, and markedly reduced acetylcholine, DHEA & drug uptake in parts of upper lungs, & similar abnormalities at respiratory & cardiac center of medulla oblongata: complete elimination of this asthma within 15 days using one optimal dose of astragalus & application of strong red light & EMF neutralizer on respiratory centers of abnormal medulla oblongata. Acupunct.Electrother.Res 2009;34(1-2):41-73. View abstract.

Ye, Z. B., Wang, F. J., Zhang, G. Q., Yang, W. M., Qin, H. S., and Liu, X. T. [Effects of Astragalus Membranaceus Injection on TNF-alpha-induced release of inflammatory factors from HUVECs and the molecular mechanisms]. Nan.Fang Yi.Ke.Da.Xue.Xue.Bao. 2009;29(6):1137-1140. View abstract.

Chen, C. J., Li, Z. L., Fu, Q., Liu, Y., Lei, X., Wu, H. C., and Liu, Y. F. [Effect of Astragalus polysaccharides on the phenotype and functions of human dendritic cells in vitro]. Nan.Fang Yi.Ke.Da.Xue.Xue.Bao. 2009;29(6):1192-1194. View abstract.

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Liu, X., Yang, Y., Zhang, X., Xu, S., He, S., Huang, W., and Roberts, M. S. Compound Astragalus and Salvia miltiorrhiza extract inhibits cell invasion by modulating transforming growth factor-beta/Smad in HepG2 cell. J Gastroenterol.Hepatol. 2010;25(2):420-426. View abstract.

Wong, E. L., Sung, R. Y., Leung, T. F., Wong, Y. O., Li, A. M., Cheung, K. L., Wong, C. K., Fok, T. F., and Leung, P. C. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of herbal therapy for children with asthma. J Altern.Complement Med 2009;15(10):1091-1097. View abstract.

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Qian, Z. W., Mao, S. J., Cai, X. C., Zhang, X. L., Gao, F. X., Lu, M. F., Shao, X. S., Li, Y. Y., Yang, X. K., Zhuo, Y. A., and . Viral etiology of chronic cervicitis and its therapeutic response to a recombinant interferon. Chin Med J (Engl.) 1990;103(8):647-651. View abstract.

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Chen, H. W., Lin, I. H., Chen, Y. J., Chang, K. H., Wu, M. H., Su, W. H., Huang, G. C., and Lai, Y. L. A novel infusible botanically-derived drug, PG2, for cancer-related fatigue: a phase II double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. Clin Invest Med 2012;35(1):E1-11. View abstract.

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