herb
Astragalus
TL;DR
Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) is a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine used for over 2,000 years. It contains active compounds including astragalosides, polysaccharides, and flavonoids.
Overview
Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) is a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine used for over 2,000 years. It contains active compounds including astragalosides, polysaccharides, and flavonoids. Research highlights its immunomodulatory, anti-aging (telomerase activation), and cardioprotective properties.
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Compound forms
Astragalus comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Astragaloside IV
Triterpenoid saponin (main active)
Bioavailability
20%
Typical dose
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Astragalus extract
Astragalus membranaceus extract
Bioavailability
30%
Typical dose
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Polysaccharides
Astragalus polysaccharides
Bioavailability
30%
Typical dose
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Benefits
- Immune enhancement
- Anti-aging / Telomere support
- Cardioprotective
- Adaptogenic properties
- Anti-inflammatory
Dose guide
Common dose
500-2000 mg standardized extract daily
Typical range
500–2000 mg
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