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Astragalus

What Is It?
An herb native to China, astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous) has been used for more than 2,000 years to balance the vital energy--or qi--which is thought to flow through all beings. A relative of licorice and the pea plant, astragalus appears to give the immune system a powerful boost. Teas, tablets, and other healing formulations are made from the plant’s flat, yellowish root.

Taken as a tonic, astragalus is believed to build stamina and vitality. It has a reputation for improving overall health by helping the body to fight off viral and bacterial infections responsible for causing colds, the flu, bronchitis, and sinus infections. As an antioxidant, it helps to counteract cell damage caused by unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals. Many people undergoing cancer chemotherapy or radiation take astragalus to fortify their battered immune systems. Indeed, one of the great appeals of astragalus is its versatility: It can be safely combined with many conventional medical treatments.

To ensure effectiveness, select an astragalus product that contains a standardized extract of the root, with 0.5% glucosides and 70% polysaccharides.

The body can develop a tolerance to an immune-stimulating herb such as astragalus if it is taken over long stretches of time. So, for maximum effect, alternate the use of astragalus with other immune-boosting herbs such as echinacea, cat’s claw, and pau d’arco.

General Interaction

There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with astragalus.

Cautions

 
  • If you take regular medications of any kind or are undergoing cancer treatment, consult your doctor before adding astragalus to your daily supplement regimen.
    Ailments
    Dosage
    Bronchitis
    Acute: 200-500 mg standardized extract or 1 tsp. liquid extract in a cup of water 4 times a day; can be used in place of echinacea.
    Chronic: 200-500 mg once a day as maintenance; use in rotation with echinacea, pau d'arco, and medicinal mushrooms.
    Candida Overgrowth Syndrome
    500 mg twice a day; alternate in 3-week cycles with echinacea
    Cold Sores
    200-500 mg a day or 1 tsp. liquid extract a day (in rotation with mushroom combination and echinacea)
    Colds
    200-400 mg standardized extract or 1-2 tsp. liquid extract once a day as maintenance, in rotation with echinacea and medicinal mushrooms
    Flu
    200-400 mg standardized extract or 1-2 tsp. liquid extract once a day as maintenance, in rotation with echinacea and medicinal mushrooms

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