Summary for Astragalus Root

  • Scientific Names: Astragalus membranaceus; Astragalus mongholicus
  • Indications: Arrhythmia, colds, upper respiratory infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, colitis, diabetes, hepatitis, hypotension, herpes simplex keratitis
  • Synonym: Fabaceae; Leguminosae
  • Class: Antioxidant, Immune stimulant, Vasodilator
  • Half-life: N/A
  • Clinically important, potentially hazardous interactions with:
    None known

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Page last updated 08/20/2025

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Incidence - Help

<1% 1‑5% 5‑10% 10‑15% 15‑20% 20‑30% >30%

Seriousness - Help

Hospitalization possible
Life threatening
Fatal

Warnings in other populations - Help

BreastfeedingBreast feeding

GeriatricGeriatric

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