Chinese tonic used for stress, fatigue, viral infections and much more.
Astragalus is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to northern China and Tibet, growing both in grassland and in lightly forested areas that are well drained. The part of the plant used medicinally is the root, which is harvestedfrom plants that are 4-7 years old.
Astragalus is used in TCM as a qi tonic, to strengthen the body's resistance to disease and for ailments due to stress, fatigue and viral infections. New evidence suggests that astragalus may be used to decrease the unpleasant effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment used in cancer.
Astragalus is considered a strong immune booster and an energy herb for anyone who may be immuno-compromised. Astragalus restores depleted red blood cell formation in bone marrow, stimulates the body's natural interferon production, helps adrenal fun...
Astragalus Root I have searched the web for my root. I found it at Zoo Scape for the best price and size. I placed my order and recieved it a lot quicker than I expected. As for the product, I have used the root during the past few winters....
Nature's Herbs Wild Countryside Astragalus Root grows wild in the norther mountains of China. Astragauls is considered one of China's most import5ant natural plants and has been used extensively (for at least 2000 years) primarily for its adaptogenic...
Traditional healers in China and Japan have used
astragalus for thousands of years,
and it appears it may be useful in the treatment of some menstrual
disorders. However, so little
is known about this particular herb ...
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