Astragalus has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years and is recognized as one of the 50 Fundamental Herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. It has long been valued within classical herbal systems and is frequently referenced in traditional texts.
Astragalus naturally contains plant compounds such as antioxidants and plant sterols. In Eastern traditions, it is often categorized as an adaptogen, a traditional classification used to describe herbs associated with balance and resilience.