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Astragalus: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries for its immune enhancing properties. Although early laboratory and animal studies report increased immune cell function and reduced cancer cell growth associated with the use of astragalus, there is no reliable human evidence in these areas. A recent study reports that astragalus-based Chinese herbal medicine may increase the effectiveness of platinum-based chemotherapy (such as platinol or Cisplatin ®) when combined with chemotherapy. Astragalus is also sometimes used with the intention to reduce the side effects of cancer treatments, such as fatigue and weight loss. Due to a lack of well-designed research, a firm conclusion cannot be drawn.Natural Standard Monograph, Copyright © 2008 (www.naturalstandard.com).
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