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Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, colds and flu, upper respiratory infections.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Astragalus membranaceus Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

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Ingredient Transparency · database check
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Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Astragalus membranaceus Root Extract at 1300 mg per capsule. Astragalus is an herb from traditional Chinese medicine used to support immune and energy function.

The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, a plant-based inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Astragalus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Immune support and general wellness.
  • We looked for evidence on: Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Chemotherapy-related fatigue, Post-stroke fatigue, Heart failure, Myocarditis — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Astragalus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chemotherapy-related fatigue (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Astragalus is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), Heart failure, Myocarditis, and more.

The evidence for astragalus in our data doesn't yet support it for the conditions studied — hay fever, absent periods, aplastic anemia, angina, asthma, and beta-thalassemia are all listed as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work for these or other uses; it means the quality human research isn't there yet to say one way or another.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Astragalus

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Astragalus is generally well tolerated in the short term in healthy adults, though human safety data remains limited. It should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable safety data either way.

Reported side effects are uncommon and mostly tied to intravenous use (injection), but oral astragalus has been associated with dizziness and a throat condition called lacunar angina in single studies — though these effects may not have actually been caused by the supplement. Rash and itching have been reported with intravenous administration.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Astragalus

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Astragalus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 208 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check with your pharmacist if you take immunosuppressants, lithium, antidiabetes drugs, or cyclophosphamide. These are the medication types with documented moderate-severity interactions with astragalus that could reduce drug effectiveness or raise drug levels.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Astragalus may appeal to someone looking for immune support, but it's not for you if you take immunosuppressants, lithium, diabetes medications, or cyclophosphamide. The evidence for its effectiveness in the conditions studied isn't established yet.

Talk with your pharmacist before adding this — run your medications through the checker on this page.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X003L0Q3A3
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312860
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
X003L0Q3A3
IngredientAmount% DV
Astragalus membranaceus Root Extract1300 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose

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Formula

Astragalus extract 1300 mg per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules once daily, or as directed by a physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Astragalus membranaceus Root Extract

Interacts with
208 drugs
1300 mg per serving

Astragalus is a root used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine, mainly to support the immune system and help the body cope with stress. While...

Astragalus membranaceus Root Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Astragalus membranaceus Root Extract4 drug types · 208 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking astragalus with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research in humans shows that astragalus might have hypoglycemic effects. Theoretically, taking astragalus, especially in combination with other hypoglycemic agents, might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.

Likelihood Probable Evidence A
Cyclophosphamide

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with cyclophosphamide therapy.
Evidence regarding the effect of astragalus on immunosuppression caused by cyclophosphamide is conflicting. Some animal research suggests that astragalus reverses cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppression. However, other animal research shows no effect.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, astragalus might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Astragalus seems to stimulate immune function. Theoretically, taking astragalus might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Theoretically, astragalus might increase levels and adverse effects of lithium.
Animal research suggests that astragalus has diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to this diuretic effect, astragalus might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
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Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough reliable safety data for either pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it during both. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Does astragalus actually work for allergies or other health issues?
In our data, the evidence for astragalus in hay fever, asthma, anemia, and other conditions studied is insufficient — meaning the research isn't there yet to confirm it works. That doesn't prove it doesn't; it means we don't have solid human studies backing it yet.
What are the side effects?
Astragalus is generally well tolerated short-term, though human safety data is limited. Dizziness and a throat condition called lacunar angina have been reported in single studies, but may not have been caused by the supplement itself.
Why does this product interact with so many medications?
The total count of 203 represents individual drug formulations and brand names affected across all the interaction categories — not that astragalus will interact with all of them if you take it. The interactions fall into four main drug types: immunosuppressants, lithium, diabetes drugs, and cyclophosphamide. Your specific medications may or may not be in one of those categories.
Is this a 'natural' immune booster?
Astragalus is an herb used traditionally to support immune function. Our data shows it does stimulate immune activity — which is helpful for most people, but a real concern if you take drugs meant to suppress your immune system intentionally.

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The Full Monographs Behind Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

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Sources & How We Checked

Astragalus Extract 1300 mg Veg Capsules's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Astragalus 13 references
  1. Upton R, ed. Astragalus Root: Analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. 1999:1-25.
  2. Khoo KS, Ang PT. Extract of astragalus membranaceus and ligustrum lucidum does not prevent cyclophosphamide-induced myelosuppression. Singapore Med J 1995;36:387-90.
  3. Chu DT, Wong WL, Mavligit GM. Immunotherapy with Chinese medicinal herbs. II. Reversal of cyclophosphamide-induced immune suppression by administration of fractionated Astragalus membranaceus in vivo. J Clin Lab Immunol 1988;25:125-9.
  4. Sun Y, Hersh EM, Lee SL, et al. Preliminary observations on the effects of the Chinese medicinal herbs Astragalus membranaceus and Ligustrum lucidum on lymphocyte blastogenic responses. J Biol Response Mod 1983;2:227-37..
  5. Ma J, Peng A, Lin S. Mechanisms of the therapeutic effect of astragalus membranaceus on sodium and water retention in experimental heart failure. Chin Med J (Engl) 1998;111:17-23.
  6. Matkovic Z, Zivkovic V, Korica M, et al. Efficacy and safety of Astragalus membranaceus in the treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res 2010;24:175-81.
  7. Zhang, J. G., Yang, N., He, H., Wei, G. H., Gao, D. S., Wang, X. L., Wang, X. Z., and Song, G. Y. [Effect of Astragalus injection on plasma levels of apoptosis-related factors in aged patients with chronic heart failure.]. Chin J Integr.Med 2005;11(3):18 PubMed
  8. Chen, H. W., Lin, I. H., Chen, Y. J., Chang, K. H., Wu, M. H., Su, W. H., Huang, G. C., and Lai, Y. L. A novel infusible botanically-derived drug, PG2, for cancer-related fatigue: a phase II double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study. Clin Invest PubMed
  9. Tian H, Lu J, He H, et al.The effect of Astragalus as an adjuvant treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A (preliminary) meta-analysis. J Ethnopharmacol. 2016;191:206-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.062. PubMed
  10. Hong KF, Liu PY, Zhang W, Gui DK, Xu YH. The Efficacy and Safety of Astragalus as an Adjuvant Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Integr Complement Med 2023. PubMed
  11. Chan KW, Kwong ASK, Tsui PN, et al. Add-on astragalus in type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease: A multi-center, assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial. Phytomedicine 2024;130:155457. PubMed
  12. Han X, Yu T, Chen X, Du Z, Yu M, Xiong J. Effect of Astragalus membranaceus on left ventricular remodeling in HFrEF: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Pharmacol 2024;15:1345797. PubMed
  13. Jing P, Hongzheng H, Zhenqi WU, Meijuan Z, Zuojing LI, Gang C. Long-term efficacy and safety of Huangqi ()-based Traditional Chinese Medicine in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Tradit Chin Med 2024;44(2):

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