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What is Astragalus mushroom?

Astragalus is a plant in the legume family. It is also known as milk vetch or huang qi. Astragalus has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to help the body fight off stress and other diseases. The most popular health benefit of Astragalus is in boosting the immune-system and energy levels.

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Is Astragalus a stimulant?

Astragalus, an immune stimulant in the United States, is used to treat upper respiratory infections and the common cold. Astragalus roots are typically used to prepare extract or brew tea.

Then, is astragalus root a mushroom?

The fruiting body of this mushroom is tough and woody, so slices of it are used to make soups and teas, or it is extracted, dried and powdered. Sometimes known as the "mushroom of immortality" it is another one with extensive use in China, and the local tsugae species that grows here in Vermont is used in the same way.

By Janicki Linarez

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