Astragalus gummifer - ț̢
Astragalus gummifer Labill. is the source of gum TRAGACANTH.
Synonyms :
Astragalus membranaceus - ț̢
A plant species of the Astragalus genus which is source of Huang qi preparation used in TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE.
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Astragalus Plant - ț̢
A plant genus in the family FABACEAE, subfamily Papilionaceae, order Fabales, subclass Rosidae. Many of the species are associated with poisoning of grazing animals. Some of the species are used medicinally.
Synonyms : Locoweed, Wooly
Astringents - ț̢
Agents, usually topical, that cause the contraction of tissues for the control of bleeding or secretions.
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Astrocytes - ț̢
A class of large neuroglial (macroglial) cells in the central nervous system - the largest and most numerous neuroglial cells in the brain and spinal cord. Astrocytes (from "star" cells) are irregularly shaped with many long processes, including those with "end feet" which form the glial (limiting) membrane and directly and indirectly contribute to the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER. They regulate the extracellular ionic and chemical environment, and "reactive astrocytes" (along with MICROGLIA) respond to injury.