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What is astragalus?
Astragalus is a large genus of about 2,000 species of herbs and small shrubs, belonging to the legume family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae
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How is astragalus taken?
Astragalus is available as a capsule, a tablet, a tincture, as a part of an herbal combination, as a prepared tea, and as a sweet dried root that can be eaten or made into tea.
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How does astragalus work?
Astragalus is classified as an adaptogen, an herb that increases the body's endurance and resistance to a wide array of physical, chemical, and biological stressors.
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What is astragalus also called?
Astragalus membranaceus
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Can astragalus cause side effects?
Sometimes individuals experience a slight stomach upset or allergic reaction to astragalus.