Astragalus
Astragalus is a classic adaptogenic root used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for long-term resilience—especially immune support and energy. It’s generally used as a daily tonic during times of stress or seasonal exposure, but it’s not ideal for active high-fever infections or for certain autoimmune contexts without guidance.
Key Benefits
- Supports immune resilience and healthy immune response (tonic use)
- Supports energy and recovery during stressful periods
- Often used for seasonal wellness routines
- Pairs well with other tonics like ginger and reishi in blends
Common Issues It May Help With
- Low energy (supportive)
- Frequent seasonal challenges (supportive)
- Stress-related fatigue
How To Use (Simple)
- Decoction: simmer sliced root 20–30 minutes
- drink as tea or add to soups/broth. Capsules/extracts: follow label directions. Often used daily for several weeks to assess effect.
Taste / Notes
Mildly sweet, earthy, bean-like.
Evidence Level
Traditional use is strong; research supports immune-modulating activity and some clinical markers, but outcomes vary by extract and person.
Cautions
Avoid during acute high-fever illness unless clinician-guided (some traditions avoid tonics during active ‘heat’ infections). Use caution in autoimmune conditions and in transplant patients. Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding unless clinician-approved.
Interactions
May interact with immunosuppressants (transplant meds, steroids, biologics)—consult clinician If you have autoimmune disease, monitor symptoms and consult clinician May modestly affect blood sugar—monitor if on diabetes medications
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