The Chinese value astragalus as a specific tonic for strengthening the body's resistance to disease. This yellow plant has long been used for treating night sweats, fatigue, and diarrhea.
Astragalus consists of flavonoids, polysaccharides, glycosides, amino acids , and trace minerals.
It is effective as a diuretic, and may be helpful in the treatment of heart disease. 1 Astragalus reduces autoimmune response such as that caused by rheumatoid arthritis and lupus . One 500 mg capsule daily. 2 Liang H, et al. 3 Rittenhouse JR, et al.