Astragalus is a plant native to Asia, considered to be one of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is used for the common cold, upper respiratory infections, allergies, fibromyalgia, anemia, HIV/AIDS and to strengthen and regulate the immune system. It also relieves chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Astragalus can be used as a general tonic, to protect the liver and to fight bacteria and viruses. It is often combined with other herbs, for example, in combination with ligustrum lucidum (glossy privet), astragalus is used orally for treating breast cancer, cervical cancer, and lung cancer.