Overview
Immune/nutritive tonic support for depletion and convalescence patterns; digestive support and resilience-building (aligned with adaptogen/tonic/nutritive actions and body systems tagged).
Plant family
Fabaceae
Parts used
Root
Actions
Adaptogen · Tonic · Nutritive
Affinities
Immune · Digestive · Cardiovascular
Body systems
Immune · Digestive · Cardiovascular
Tissue states
Cold · Dry · Atrophy
Traditional use
Traditional tonic use (TCM-style ‘qi tonic’ framing is common) for strengthening and resistance; often used as a long-term foundational support herb (not yet sourced in this entry).
Current use
Immune/nutritive tonic support for depletion and convalescence patterns; digestive support and resilience-building (aligned with adaptogen/tonic/nutritive actions and body systems tagged).
Evidence notes
Blank shell entry; uses above are inferred from tags. Add specific indications, dosing, and cautions (autoimmune/acute infection considerations) once you capture Module 1–3 reading excerpts for astragalus.