Fabaceae · root
Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus
Root mapped as the classical Qi and Wei Qi tonic of this catalog. Traditional pattern mapping, not an immunomodulatory drug claim.
Safety first
Not a vaccine. Theoretical concern with transplant immunosuppression and some autoimmune flares. Species identity: A. membranaceus / A. mongholicus, not locoweed Astragalus.
Tradition vs trials
Traditional record. Chinese Pharmacopoeia and Bensky: Huang Qi tonifies Qi, raises Yang, and stabilizes the exterior.
Trial literature. Modern extracts appear in heterogeneous Chinese trials; this catalog tags traditional for the pattern mapping.
Practical ranges
Educational ranges — not a prescription. Culinary use is not an extract.
root
Chinese Pharmacopoeia decoction ranges are typically several grams of root daily in formulas — educational, not a prescription
Chinese Pharmacopoeia / Bensky — Educational range only — not a prescription. A licensed clinician individualizes product, dose, and duration.
Pregnancy, nursing, children
- Pregnancy. Classical texts do not make this a first-trimester DIY tonic. Avoid unless a clinician-practitioner directs otherwise.
- Nursing. Insufficient reliable data; avoid unless a clinician directs otherwise.
- Children. Insufficient reliable data; avoid unless a clinician directs otherwise.
Contraindications
- do not replace vaccines or sepsis care
- locoweed species confusion
Key interactions
- immunosuppressants · caution
Theoretical immune-tonic language vs transplant drugs.