astragalus
noun
as·trag·a·lus
ə-ˈstra-gə-ləs 
1
2
: the dried root of an Asian milk vetch (Astragalus membranaceus) used especially as a remedy in Chinese herbal medicine
also
: a preparation or extract of this root
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The powerful organic chocolate is combined with several other antioxidants such as goji, longan and schisandra berries, astragalus and maca to boost energy and overall health through the winter months.
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This formula contains some herbal and less common ingredients like astragalus and chlorella.
—Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
The new species also expands the evolutionary understanding of the group of titans, after a piece of bone from the ankle, the astragalus, was discovered with a structure researchers hadn’t seen before.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Oral astragalus is generally safe in doses of 60 grams (g) per day for four months.21
Echinacea: This flower is native to North America.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Sourced from the remains of goats, sheep and cattle, the artifacts date to the Hellenistic period—which began with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E.—and were made specifically from the astragalus, a small bone located in the tarsal joint of hooved animals.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022
The Supershroom Pancakes and Waffles contain almond, cassava and coconut flours as well as four teaspoons of astragalus.
—Christina Binkley, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2021
Jam Haw Herbals’ Immunity Builder, made with antiviral elderberry; stress-fighting reishi; blood-nourishing astragalus and lung-supporting thyme (a preventative potion for travel, seasonal change or a global health crisis).
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2020
According to ancient Taoist philosophy, herbal teas and tonics containing ginger, echinacea and astragalus herbs and reishi mushrooms can boost immunity.
—NBC News, 14 May 2020
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This formula contains some herbal and less common ingredients like astragalus and chlorella.
—Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
The new species also expands the evolutionary understanding of the group of titans, after a piece of bone from the ankle, the astragalus, was discovered with a structure researchers hadn’t seen before.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Oral astragalus is generally safe in doses of 60 grams (g) per day for four months.21
Echinacea: This flower is native to North America.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Sourced from the remains of goats, sheep and cattle, the artifacts date to the Hellenistic period—which began with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C.E.—and were made specifically from the astragalus, a small bone located in the tarsal joint of hooved animals.
—Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022
The Supershroom Pancakes and Waffles contain almond, cassava and coconut flours as well as four teaspoons of astragalus.
—Christina Binkley, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2021
Jam Haw Herbals’ Immunity Builder, made with antiviral elderberry; stress-fighting reishi; blood-nourishing astragalus and lung-supporting thyme (a preventative potion for travel, seasonal change or a global health crisis).
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2020
According to ancient Taoist philosophy, herbal teas and tonics containing ginger, echinacea and astragalus herbs and reishi mushrooms can boost immunity.
—NBC News, 14 May 2020
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astragalus
noun
as·trag·a·lus
ə-ˈstrag-ə-ləs
plural astragali
-ˌlī, -ˌlē
1
: one of the proximal bones of the tarsus of the higher vertebrates see talus sense 1
2
: the dried root of an Asian herb (Astragalus membranaceus synonym A. propinquus) used especially as an herbal remedy in traditional Chinese medicine
also
: a preparation or extract of this root
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