Astragalus Root AKA: Syrian Tragacanth, Gum Dragon, Milk Vetch (Astragalus membranaceus)

Botany: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family

Found: China, Mongolia and Korea

Active Compounds: Numerous Saponins, Including Astragaloside, flavonoids, Polysaccharides, Minerals, Amino acids, Coumarins, Triterpene glycosides, Asparagine, Calycosin, Formononetin, Kumatakenin, Sterols.

Use: Teas, infusions and tinctures.

Forms: Cut and sifted, powdered, capsules

Safety: May increase or diminish the effects of pharmaceutical drugs. Check with your doctor if you have diabetes or other chronic condition for which you take medications.