Organic Astragalus Powder
Organic Astragalus Powder is a supplement made from the dried root of the Astragalus plant. According to, it has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine as an adaptogen to protect the body from stress and disease.
Organic Astragalus Powder has many benefits, including improving blood counts in people with aplastic anemia and reducing side effects from chemotherapy, according to. It also appears to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, according to. A study mentioned in showed that Astragalus supplements helped people whose immune systems had been weakened by chemotherapy or radiation recover faster and live longer. Another study found that Astragalus polysaccharide (APS), which is the most important natural active component in A. membranaceus, possesses multiple pharmacological properties and has almost no toxic side effects.
The recommended dosage of Organic Astragalus Powder varies depending on the form it comes in and the intended use. According to, a daily dose of around 50 mg has been reported to lower high blood sugar when taken as a supplement for people with type 2 diabetes.
There are few side effects associated with low-to-moderate doses of Astragalus. However, it does interact with a number of other herbs and prescription medications. Potential side effects that can occur are itching, rash, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Sources:
- https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/astragalus
- https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/product/astragalus-root-powder-organic/
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/astragalus
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-963/astragalus
- https://scitechdaily.com/8-amazing-benefits-of-astragalus-root-according-to-scientific-studies/
- https://draxe.com/nutrition/astragalus/
