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Does astragalus membranaceus have estrogen in it and is it bad for male bone growth ?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No and no.: Neither of those things. See http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/astragalus where it is stated to be possibly helpful in boosting the immune system in people on chemotherapy or with HIV.

Answered 3/24/2015

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