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Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Eclectic Institute

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Institute 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Institute

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains a single active ingredient: astragalus, a traditional herb with roots in Chinese medicine. The liquid also includes alcohol and filtered water as inactive ingredients to preserve and deliver the astragalus extract.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Astragalus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Astragalus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that astragalus works reliably for any condition. For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), amenorrhea, aplastic anemia, angina, asthma, and beta-thalassemia — the conditions listed in our data — the research is too limited or mixed to know whether it helps.

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 for healthy adults, though good safety data in humans is sparse. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to lack of reliable information.

In rare cases, oral astragalus has been linked to chest pain or dizziness in clinical studies, and intravenous forms have caused rash and other skin effects — though in some cases these may not have been caused by astragalus itself.

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 taking this, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use immunosuppressants, lithium, cyclophosphamide, or diabetes medications — all of which have Moderate-severity interactions with astragalus.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Astragalus may be worth a try if you're interested in immune support, but the evidence for it isn't strong. If you take immunosuppressants, lithium, diabetes drugs, or cyclophosphamide, this isn't something to add without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it until you've talked it over with your healthcare provider.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 19, 2022.

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 Grain-Free Alcohol, straight from the product label.

Brand Eclectic Institute
Barcode (UPC) 023363388226
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 19, 2022
DSLD ID 263349
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Institute, 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:
15 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
023363388226
IngredientAmount% DV
Astragalus0 NP--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, filtered Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Grain-Free Alcohol

USDA Organic

Non GMO Gluten/Soy/Dairy-Free

Full Strength Made in USA

Vegan

Organic Alcohol

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Brand IP Statement(s)

Eclectic Institute - Since 1982

Formula

Herbal Extract/Dietary Supplement

Astragalus membranaceus Root 250 mg/ml herb equivalency

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Extract/Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well; mix 15-30 drops in water; take 1-3 times daily.

Precautions

Discontinue if unusual symptoms occur.

Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of herbs during pregnancy, with infants or with prescription drugs.

Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of herbs during pregnancy, with infants or with prescription drugs.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store upright.

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Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Institute label

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Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Institute

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

Serving size15 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Astragalus

Interacts with
208 drugs
0 NP per serving Form: Astragalus membranaceous

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 monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Institute Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Astragalus 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Astragalus

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol 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.

Astragalus4 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
Astragalus full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol, from the product label.

Eclectic Institute

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Name
Eclectic Institute, Inc.
Street Address
12960 SE Ten Eyck Rd
City
Sandy
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97055
Phone Number
503-668-4120
Web Address
www.eclecticherb.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Institute: Common Questions

Does Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol by Eclectic Institute interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol 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 Grain-Free Alcohol 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?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.
Does this actually work for anything?
The evidence we hold doesn't show reliable benefits for the conditions we have data on — including hay fever, asthma, angina, and others. The research is too limited or conflicting to say it works.
What are the side effects?
In clinical studies, astragalus has occasionally been associated with chest pain or dizziness, though these effects may not have been caused by the herb itself. Intravenous forms have caused rash and itching. Most people seem to tolerate it without trouble, but good safety data in humans is limited.
Is this product grain-free and alcohol-free?
It's grain-free, but it does contain alcohol and filtered water as part of the liquid extract. If you need to avoid alcohol entirely, this isn't the right form for you.
Can I take this with my diabetes medication?
Astragalus may lower blood sugar on its own, so combined with diabetes drugs it could raise your risk of low blood sugar. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Astragalus

Interacts with 208 drugs

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 early studies are interesting, strong h...

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Sources & How We Checked

Astragalus Grain-Free Alcohol'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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