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Astragalus

Astragalus

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Lower low-grade inflammation

Faint early signal · 3000 mg/day for 2 weeks · 1 study , n=68

6 papers · 1 claim · 16 outcomes scored · 1 positive

Outcomes

What astragalus actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Lower low-grade inflammation Faint early signal
small 		1 RCT n=68 3000 mg 2 wk —
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Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

gastric ulcer severe
embryotoxicity severe
Hypotension mild
Sinus bradycardia mild
Nausea mild
Dizziness mild
Cough mild
pyrexia mild

Drug interactions

Doxorubicin major increases effect
Tacrolimus major decreases concentration
Alteplase moderate decreases concentration
Apatinib Mesylate moderate additive
ACE Inhibitors moderate decreases effect
Metformin moderate increases effect
Cisplatin moderate increases effect

Sources

  1. 1. Chinese Herb Astragalus membranaceus Enhances Recovery of Hemorrhagic Stroke: Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Study. (2012) ↑
  2. 2. Standardized astragalus extract for attenuation of the immunosuppression induced by strenuous physical exercise: randomized controlled trial. (2021) ↑
  3. 3. Astragalus membranaceus extract reduces functional knee joint pain: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. (2025) ↑
  4. 4. Effects of TA-65 on telomere length, functional outcomes, and inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2025) ↑
  5. 5. Effects of Astragalus Extract Mixture HT042 on Height Growth in Children with Mild Short Stature: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. (2018) ↑
  6. 6. A Natural Product Telomerase Activator Lengthens Telomeres in Humans: A Randomized, Double Blind, and Placebo Controlled Study. (2016) ↑

Generated August 14, 2026

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