The Astragalus Pages. Each capsule contains 470 mg of the root.
Astragalus is an immune system stimulant.
It is particularly useful in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation as it restores T-cell counts to normal. Reports from China also claim benefits in AIDS patients where it was found to improve symptoms and even convert some patients to seronegative status. Astragalus also have positive effects on heart function. See Neo-Cardio for more information. In China it is regarded as an adaptogen, something that combats stress.