Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi)
Contains cycloastragenol for potential telomere lengthening and polysaccharides for immune resilience — a cornerstone of Chinese longevity medicine.
Astragalus is one of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used for thousands of years to support immune function and vitality. Modern research has focused on its polysaccharides for immune support and cycloastragenol for potential telomere-lengthening effects. Used for immune resilience and healthy aging.
Enhances immune cell activity
May support telomere maintenance
How Astragalus works — from molecular targets to health outcomes. Click an edge to see supporting research.This visualization is in beta — pathways are being refined and expanded.
500-1500mg extract
Take with food
| Form | Type |
|---|---|
| 💊Standardized root extract | Recommended |
| 🧪Root powder | Alternative |
| 🍵Tea | Alternative |
| 💧Tincture | Alternative |
Look for extracts standardized to polysaccharides or astragalosides.
Minimum: 4 weeks
Optimal: 12 weeks
Cycling: Not required
Note: Can be taken any time of day. Traditional use often involves daily consumption.
Enhanced immune resilience
Improved overall vitality
Traditionally used but limited safety data; consult doctor
May counteract immunosuppressive effects
May affect lithium excretion
Possible reduced effectiveness
Possible organ rejection risk
Tip: Take with food
Top studies from 39+ peer-reviewed papers
Liang H et al. • Renal failure (2025)
“Through rigorous experimental validation, our study demonstrates AS's significant clinical efficacy in managing DN.”
Tang S et al. • Frontiers in endocrinology (2025)
“TCM has demonstrated considerable effectiveness in managing diabetes.”
Li Q et al. • Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology (2025)
“The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.”
Lin YQ et al. • Renal failure (2024)
“The astragalus-RAAS blocker combination treatment is safe and improves outcomes; however, rigorous randomized, large-scale, multi-center, double-blind trials are needed to evaluate its efficacy and safety in stage III DN.”
Hong KF et al. • Journal of integrative and complementary medicine (2024)
“PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022338491.”
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