Astragalus: Chinese medicinal herb enlisted in fight against allergic rhinitis

By TAN SHIOW CHIN

A herb long used in traditional Chinese medicine for diabetes has been recently proven effective for allergic rhinitis, with some even touting the plant as a 'superfood'.

Take a look around you, is there someone you know who has symptoms of allergies?

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