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Also Known As:

Astragali, Astragali Membranaceus, Astragli Membranceus, Beg Kei, Bei Qi, Buck Qi, Chinese Astragalus, Huang Qi, Huang Se, Hwanggi, Membranous Milk Vetch, Milk Vetch, Mongolian Milk, Ogi, Radix Astragali, Radix Astragalus. CAUTION: See separate listing for Tragacanth.

Scientific Name:

Astragalus membranaceus, synonym Phaca membranacea; Astragalus mongholicus. Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae or Papilionaceae.

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Natural medicines are often tried for many conditions based on tradition, anecdotes, or marketing, but not all of these uses are supported by reliable or credible scientific research. Below is a list of some common uses for ASTRAGALUS. Subscribe now to get scientific Effectiveness Ratings for ASTRAGALUS and thousands of other natural medicines. Get the facts before your take it. Orally, astragalus is used for common cold, upper respiratory infections, and swine flu, to strengthen and regulate the immune system, and fibromyalgia, anemia, and HIV/AIDS. It is also used orally for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic nephritis, diabetes, as an antibacterial, antiviral, tonic, liver protectant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, as a diuretic, vasodilator, and as a hypotensive agent. Topically, astragalus is used as a vasodilator and to speed healing. In combination with Ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet), astragalus is used orally for treating breast cancer, cervical cancer, and lung cancer. You’re viewing only a portion of the ASTRAGALUS Monograph from Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Subscribe now for data on Safety, Effectiveness, and more

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