Astragalus membranaceus

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 01.03.2025

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The root of tragacanthis said to stimulate a weak immune system and dampen excessive immune reactions. For the latter reason, it is used for allergies, especially hay fever. Astragalus is also used for diabetes, cardiovascular problems, cancer and colds.

To date, few well-founded scientific studies.

Empirical medicine: as an adaptogen, stress management, against allergies.

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Lectranal® capsules and juice, approved dietary food for special medical purposes.

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  1. Matkovic Z et al. (2010) Efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus in the treatment of paients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Phytother.Res. 24: 175-181
  2. https://heilkraeuter.de/lexikon/tragant.htm

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Last updated on: 01.03.2025

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles