Astragalus (Huang Qi)
Astragalus membranaceus
A foundational TCM immune and energy tonic, often used preventively in cold season.
Traditional use (tcm): A foundational TCM immune and energy tonic, often used preventively in cold season.
A foundational TCM immune and energy tonic, often used preventively in cold season.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A foundational TCM immune and energy tonic, often used preventively in cold season.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Caution with autoimmune disease and immunosuppressants (immune-stimulating).
- Autoimmune disease (without advice)
Caution with autoimmune disease and immunosuppressants (immune-stimulating).
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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