Astragalus Root
£5.50 – £43.00
Common name: Astragalus root, Huang qi, yellow leader
Parts used: Root
Medicinal use: Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interferon production in the body
Traditional use: Immune enhancing, tonic
Description
Common name: Astragalus root, Huang qi, yellow leader
Parts used: Root
Traditional use: Immune enhancing, tonic
Constituents: Astragalosides and other immunostimulant polysaccharides, beta-sitosterol, flavonoids, and trace minerals, especially selenium.
Actions: Adaptogens, AntiCancer, AntiViral, Depurative, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Nervine
Medicinal use: Astragalus is especially useful for strengthening the body against viral infections of the respiratory tract and heart through stimulation of interferon production in the body
Cautions: Not advisable in acute infections. People who take warfarin should avoid astragalus because of the potential for bleeding. A class of high blood pressure medication known as beta-blockers may be less effective when taken with Astragalus, have caution with any immuno suppressive drugs
Dosage & forms: Powder is mildly sweet and may be sprinkled on food or whipped into a shake or smoothie. Tincture can be taken in smoothies or directly up to a maximum of 30-60ml per week.
Folk-lore: Astragalus is one of the 50 fundamental herbs and is used in numerous Chinese prescriptions in fu-zheng therapy. Fu-zheng refers to treating disease by either enhancing or promoting the defense mechanism or normalizing the central energy. It is considered sweet and mildly warm, tonifying of the qi.
Additional information
Weight | N/A |
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Weight/Volume | 100g, 100ml, 250g, 250ml, 25ml, 500g, 500ml, 50g, 50ml |
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