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astragalus and immunosuppressants

Astragalus is immunostimulating

What's happening

Astragalus (Huang Qi) enhances immune function and may counteract immunosuppressive therapy. May increase risk of rejection or autoimmune flares.

Recommendation

Avoid astragalus on immunosuppressants.

Timing

Avoid combination

Sources

  • — Phytotherapy Research
  • — PMID: 22139880

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take astragalus and immunosuppressants together?

Astragalus is immunostimulating. Avoid astragalus on immunosuppressants.

How should I time astragalus and immunosuppressants?

Avoid combination

Is this interaction dangerous?

This interaction is rated “Warning” by Formulate. Astragalus (Huang Qi) enhances immune function and may counteract immunosuppressive therapy. May increase risk of rejection or autoimmune flares.

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