Ocotillo vs Astragalus mongholicus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens

Immune Support

Astragalus mongholicus

Immune Support

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Ocotillo

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Astragalus mongholicus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Sonoran Desert plant used by Native Americans for lymphatic conditions, fatigue, and urinary disorders; traditional medicine of desert Southwest tribes.

Northern China variety of Astragalus used for immune support and qi tonification.

Active Compounds

isorhamnetin, quercetin, resins, tannins, triterpenoids

astragalosides, cycloastragenol, polysaccharides, flavonoids, saponins

Traditional Uses

Lymphatic conditions, Fatigue, Urinary disorders, Pelvic congestion

immune deficiency, fatigue, spleen qi deficiency, cardiovascular, lung deficiency

Modern Uses

Lymphagogue effects, Anti-inflammatory activity, Diuretic properties, Venous tonic

immunomodulant, adaptogen, antioxidant, cardiovascular

Adult Dosage

1-2ml tincture 3x daily

9-30g dried root or 500mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Acute kidney disease

autoimmune disease, immunosuppressants, pregnancy

Side Effects

Mild digestive effects, Possible diuretic effects

generally very safe, mild GI effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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