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Tragacanth(Astragalus membranaceus) is one of the best-known plants in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There it is considered a classic tonic. Tragacanth is a member of the legume family and originally comes from the Chinese border region with Mongolia.
The root of the plant is used phytotherapeutically, see Astragalus membranaceus . In Germany there is an approved preparation for hay fever, which is taken as a supplementary, balanced diet. Trade name: e.g. Allervit Allergy Complex, Lectranal® capsules and juice.
