Astragalus

Astragalus mongholicus (syn. A. membranaceus), family Fabaceae. Part discussed: Root.

Identity

Common name: Astragalus
Botanical name: Astragalus mongholicus (syn. A. membranaceus)
Family: Fabaceae
Part or material: Root
Classification: Botanical
Educational category: Immune Education

About

Astragalus membranaceus per NCCIH, common names milk vetch and Huang Qi, root the used part. A. membranaceus; the synonym pair is not addressed by captured text.

Forms and distinctions

Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.

Root only. No regulatory monograph located.

Safety considerations

May be safe when used orally but a thorough safety evaluation has not been done; people with autoimmune diseases should avoid it because it might worsen symptoms; it may interact with medications that suppress the immune system; little is known about pregnancy or breastfeeding safety, with some animal research suggesting fetal toxicity during pregnancy.

Part of this record is still being confirmed with its issuing authority. What is published is what the sources carry, and nothing more.

References

The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.

NCCIH Astragalus · US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.