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Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Planetary Herbals

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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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite 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

Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite is a dietary supplement by Planetary Herbals 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 organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite by Planetary Herbals

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

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 is a single-ingredient liquid extract: organic astragalus root at premium grade, delivered in a glycerite (liquid extract in vegetable glycerin). The formula also contains purified water and potassium benzoate as preservative.

Astragalus root has been used in herbal medicine traditionally to support immune and overall health, though the evidence for specific benefits in humans is still being established.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 for astragalus isn't yet established in our data for the conditions we have ratings on—allergic rhinitis (hay fever), amenorrhea, aplastic anemia, angina, asthma, and beta-thalassemia all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means human studies are either too small, too few, or too limited to reach a solid conclusion.

If you're considering this for a particular reason, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what's known.

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 short-term in healthy adults, though quality human safety data is limited. In clinical trials, a small number of participants experienced dizziness, and one person on oral astragalus had an episode of angina-like chest pain—though that may not have been caused by the herb itself.

Intravenous forms (not this product) have caused temporary palpitations, dizziness, rash, and itching in some patients. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe.

If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this is right for you.

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 product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take immunosuppressants (including those used for autoimmune disease or after transplant), lithium, cyclophosphamide, or diabetes medications. Astragalus may reduce how well immunosuppressants and cyclophosphamide work, raise lithium levels to unsafe amounts, or lower your blood sugar too far when combined with diabetes drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a single-ingredient astragalus extract for people interested in traditional immune support. If you take immunosuppressive drugs, lithium, diabetes medications, or chemotherapy, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first—astragalus may interfere with how these work.

It's not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Have a conversation with your own healthcare provider about whether it fits your situation.

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 Nov 20, 2017.

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 Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite, straight from the product label.

Brand Planetary Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 021078104629
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 29.57 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 20, 2017
DSLD ID 80906
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite by Planetary Herbals, 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:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
29
UPC/BARCODE
021078104629
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid extract1 mL--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water, Potassium Benzoate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Alcohol free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

General Statements

Approved by Michael Tierra L.Ac, O.M.D

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 dropperful twice daily.

Precautions

Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Avoid any contact with dropper and always keep dropper clean. Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

General

PF0462 REV F141

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Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite by Planetary Herbals label

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Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite by Planetary Herbals

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container29 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid extract

Interacts with
208 drugs
1 mL 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...

Organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water, Potassium Benzoate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite by Planetary Herbals Drug Interactions

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208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid extract 208

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite interact with 208 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite 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.

organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid 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
organic Astragalus root (premium grade) liquid extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite, from the product label.

Planetary Herbals

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Name
Planetary Herbals, LLC
Street Address
P.O. Box 1760
City
Soquel
State
CA
ZipCode
95073
Web Address
www.planetaryherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite by Planetary Herbals: Common Questions

Does Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite by Planetary Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite 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?
Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite 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.
Is astragalus safe to take if I'm 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 your specific situation and whether this product is right for you.
What are the possible side effects?
In clinical trials, a small number of people experienced dizziness, and one person reported angina-like chest pain (though that may not have been from astragalus itself). Intravenous forms (not this liquid) have caused rash and itching in some patients. Overall, astragalus is generally well tolerated short-term in healthy adults, though safety data is limited.
Does astragalus actually work for immune health?
The evidence in our data doesn't yet establish whether astragalus works for the specific conditions we have ratings on. That said, astragalus has been used traditionally for immune support, and some clinical research suggests it may have immune-stimulating effects. Your doctor or pharmacist can help you understand what's known.
Why is this a liquid extract instead of a capsule?
A glycerite is a liquid herbal extract made by soaking the root in vegetable glycerin and water—that's the form Planetary Herbals chose for this product. Some people prefer liquids for ease of mixing into drinks or for faster absorption, though the effectiveness doesn't necessarily differ from capsule forms.
What does 'full spectrum' mean?
Full spectrum means the extract contains a wider range of the plant's active compounds, rather than a single isolated ingredient. That said, the facts we hold don't detail exactly which compounds are in this extract, so the specific makeup isn't on file here.

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The Full Monographs Behind Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite’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

Sources & How We Checked

Full Spectrum Astragalus Glycerite'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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