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Astragalus

R165.00 — or R156.75 / month

750mg (30 servings x 60 capsules)

Astragalus is an adaptogen that has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine. It has three main beneficial components; polysaccharides, which have antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, saponins which lower cholesterol and boost the immune system, and flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants that assist in preventing heart disease and aid with immunodeficiency.

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Astragalus, also known as huáng qí or milkvetch, is a herbal adaptogen commonly used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It is part of the legume family and the root is the only part of the plant that is used medicinally. Adaptogens are non-toxic plants that are marketed for their ability to assist the body in resisting stressors of all kinds.

Astragalus has three main beneficial components that contribute to its effectiveness; polysaccharides which have antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, saponins called Astragalosides which lower cholesterol and boost the immune system, and flavonoids which are powerful antioxidants that assist in preventing heart disease and aid with immunodeficiency.

Genologix Astragalus contains the most beneficial Astragaloside, type IV, which is standardised to 0.50%.

Antioxidants are molecules that combat free radicals in your body - when levels of free radicals become too high, they can become harmful and are linked to multiple illnesses. The body has its own antioxidant defenses to manage free radical levels which are constantly being formed, without antioxidants, free radicals would cause harm quickly.

Maintaining a good balance between antioxidants and free radicals may help to reduce inflammation and allergies while boosting immunities, metabolism and general health.

Additional information

Weight 0.2 kg
Dimensions 5 × 5 × 12 cm

Benefits

  • Cardiovascular repair
  • Boosts immune system
  • Helps combat infections
  • Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
  • Lowers cholesterol

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings per Bottle: 30 Servings
Active Ingredient per Serving: Astragalus membranaceus Extract (Root) (Standardised to Astragaloside IV 0.5% = 3.75mg)
Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) (Filler), HPMC Hypromellose (Vegan Capsules)

 

  • A serving equals a daily dose.
  • Take one capsule in the morning and one capsule at night, preferably with food.
  • Discontinue use if any adverse effects are experienced.

Patient Information Leaflet

PIL Genologix Astragalus V1.0 

SCHEDULING STATUS

SO

GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS 750 mg hard capsule

Active Ingredient Quantity per capsule Quantity per serving
Astragalus lineatus Lam. 375 mg 750 mg
[root, 5:1 extract standardised to Astragaloside IV 0.50% DHE] 1875 mg                3750 mg

 

Sugar free

 

COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE: Discipline specific – Western Herbal Medicine

This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

 

Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.

GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS is available without a doctor’s prescription, for you to maintain your health. Nevertheless, you still need to use GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS carefully to get the best results from it.

  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
  • Do not share GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS with any other person.
  • Ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

What is in this leaflet

  1. What GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS is and what it is used for.
  2. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS.
  3. How to take GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS.
  4. Possible side effects.
  5. How to store GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS.
  6. Contents of the pack and other information.

 

  1. What is GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS used for

GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS contains flavonoids which serve as antioxidants and assists in promoting cardiovascular health and the maintenance of normal immune function. Astragalus may aid in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

 

  1. What you need to know before you take GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS.

Do not take GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS

  • If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Astragalus or any of the other ingredients of GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS (listed in section 6).

 

Warnings and precautions

Take special care with GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS:

  • If you have an autoimmune disease (a condition in which your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells).

 

Children

Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

 

Other medicines and GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS

Always tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes all complementary and traditional medicines).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are currently taking:

  • Antihypertensive medicines (used to treat high blood pressure) or supplements with a blood pressure-lowering effect.
  • Lithium; taking Astragalus, as in GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS, might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects.
  • Immunosuppressant medicines (used to treat autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA); Astragalus can increase the activity of the immune system. Taking Astragalus, as in GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS, along with these immunosuppressants might decrease the effects of these medications.

 

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Safety in fertility, pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, please consult your doctor, pharmacist or other health care provider for advice before taking this medicine.

 

Driving and using machines

It is not always possible to predict to what extent GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS may interfere with the daily activities of a patient. Patients should ensure that they do not engage in the above activities until they are aware of the measure to which GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS affects them.

 

  1. How to take GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS

Do not share your medicines with any other person.

Always take GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

 

Adults: The usual dose is 2 capsules daily.

Children: Not intended for children younger than 18 years.

 

A varied diet is the most effective and safe way to achieve good nutrition, health, body composition as well as mental and physical performance.

 

If you take more GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS than you should

In the event of an overdosage, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If neither is available, contact the nearest hospital or poison centre.

 

If you forget to take GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS   

Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten individual doses.

 

  1. Possible side effects

GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS can have side effects.

Not all side effects reported for GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS are included in this leaflet. Should your general health worsen or if you experience any untoward effects while taking GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS, please consult your health care provider for advice.

If any of the following happens, stop taking GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital.

  • swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips and mouth or throat, which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
  • rash or itching
  • fainting

These are all very serious side effects. If you have them, you may have had a serious reaction to GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:

Frequent side effects:

  • nausea,
  • diarrhoea (loose, watery stools).

Side effect with unknown frequency:

  • liver and kidney cysts.

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

 

Reporting of side effects

If you get side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects to SAHPRA via the “6.04 Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form”, found online under SAHPRA’s publications: https://www.sahpra.org.za/Publications/Index/8.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS.

 

  1. How to store GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS.

Store all medicines out of reach of children.

Store at or below 25 °C in a dry place.

Protect from moisture and light.

 

  1. Contents of the pack and other information.

The active substance is Astragalus Lineatus Lam. [root, 5:1 extract standardised to Astragaloside IV 0.50%].

There other ingredients are the Hypromellose capsules and microcrystalline cellulose.

 

What GENOLOGIX ASTRAGALUS looks like and contents of the pack

Clear capsules containing a brownish powder.

60 capsules, packed in an appropriately labelled blue glass bottle  with a  metal lid.

 

Holder of Certificate of Registration

Genologix Distributors (Pty) Ltd

Unit 16 & 17 Acacia business park

73 Nguni Way

Waterfall

3610

Email: info@genologix.co.za

Tel: +27 60 532 8317

 

This leaflet was revised in

November 2022.

 

Registration

To be allocated by SAHPRA.

 

Important Information

SAFETY INFORMATION:

  • Do not exceed recommended dose.
  • Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
  • Do not use if under 18 years of age as safety in children has not been established.
  • If you have a known medical condition, consult your doctor before using this or any other health supplement.

 

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

  • 60 vegan hard capsules (Halal & Kosher) each containing 375mg of Astragalus (Astragaloside IV 0.5%) = 30 servings of 750mg Astragalus (Astragaloside IV 0.5%)
  • Store in a cool, dark, dry place.
  • Product packaging may differ slightly from the advertised image, based on packaging availability.

 

DISCLAIMER:

This health supplement has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Health supplements are intended to complement health or supplement the diet. They are not intended to be used as a treatment to cure illnesses.

1 review for Astragalus

  1. kambrook77 (verified owner) –

    Good for boosting immune system and for lowering cholesterol.

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