What is the recommended dosage for Astragalus?

General: 250-500 mg standardized extract/day; Traditional: 9-30 g dried root decoction/day

What are the side effects of Astragalus?

Potential side effects include: Generally well tolerated, Mild gastrointestinal effects (bloating, diarrhea) at high doses, Possible interaction with autoimmune conditions (immunostimulatory).

What is astragalus and how does it relate to immune health?

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is a root used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Its polysaccharides have been studied for their potential to stimulate immune cell activity and support resistance to upper respiratory infections.

What dosage of astragalus has been studied in clinical trials?

Studies have used astragalus root extract at doses of 250–500 mg of standardized extract per day, or 2–6 g of dried root in traditional preparations. Study durations range from 2 weeks to 3 months.

What are the potential side effects of astragalus?

Astragalus is generally considered well tolerated. Rare side effects include mild gastrointestinal symptoms. It may interact with immunosuppressant medications and is typically not recommended for people with autoimmune conditions without medical supervision.

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अन्य नाम: Astragalus membranaceus, Huang Qi, Milk Vetch Root

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Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) is a polysaccharide-rich root used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years as a foundational immune tonic. It enhances phagocytic activity of macrophages, stimulates T-cell proliferation, and increases antibody production (IgA, IgG, IgM).

How It Works

Polysaccharide-rich root that enhances phagocytic activity of macrophages, stimulates T-cell proliferation, and increases antibody production (IgA, IgG, IgM).

Evidence For Conditions

स्वास्थ्य स्थिति	ग्रेड	अध्ययन	प्रतिभागी
Allergic Rhinitis	C	3	200	देखें →

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated
Mild gastrointestinal effects (bloating, diarrhea) at high doses
Possible interaction with autoimmune conditions (immunostimulatory)

Drug & Supplement Interactions

Immunosuppressant medications (may counteract immunosuppression)
Lithium (may reduce lithium excretion)
Cyclophosphamide (may enhance or interfere with effects)

अपने स्वास्थ्य सेवा प्रदाता को आप जो भी सप्लीमेंट लेते हैं उनके बारे में हमेशा सूचित करें।

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त्वरित तथ्य

खुराक: General: 250-500 mg standardized extract/day; Traditional: 9-30 g dried root decoction/day
रूप: capsule powder tincture decoction
प्राकृतिक स्रोत: East Asian legume root (supplement form only)
अधिकतम सीमा: No established UL
सर्वोत्तम समय: With meals; traditionally used as a preventive tonic (not during acute illness)

साक्ष्य सारांश

Allergic Rhinitis C

FDA अस्वीकरण: इन कथनों का Food and Drug Administration द्वारा मूल्यांकन नहीं किया गया है। इस वेबसाइट पर उत्पादों और जानकारी का उद्देश्य किसी बीमारी का निदान, उपचार, इलाज या रोकथाम नहीं है। प्रस्तुत साक्ष्य ग्रेड प्रकाशित पीयर-रिव्यूड अनुसंधान के हमारे विश्लेषण पर आधारित हैं और चिकित्सा सलाह नहीं हैं। कोई भी सप्लीमेंट शुरू करने से पहले हमेशा अपने स्वास्थ्य सेवा प्रदाता से परामर्श करें।