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. I was the only one in the..." -- shy native (Truck Driver)
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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 function, is a diuretic for edema and inflamed kidneys and helps cancer patients withstand the side effects of chemotherapy. It contains choline, betaine, dimethoxyisoflavone, glucuronic acid, kumatakenin, B-sitosterol, and sucrose 33.
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Peter - April 24, 2006, 14:15
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Hi! I think I have been having bronchitis almost every month now with fever and lots of mucous that is green many times and even when I feel well the mucous is green. I take antibiotics but am sick of this and heard of astragalus root. I take high blood pressure meds and am wondering how may miligrams do I dare take. Please help me. Betty
ZooScape Moderator - April 25, 2006, 14:19
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First of all, it can be dangerous to self-diagnose. You should consult your healthcare practitioner to make sure that bronchitis is the correct diagnosis - especially with the accompanying fever and mucous discharge.
If the condition is, in fact, bronchitis, and nothing more nefarious, there are some herbs and supplements that may benefit you. Keep in mind that your health care practitioner should OK these herbs/supplements in case there may be negative interactions with your current medications. Astragalus has been used for centuries for disorders of the respiratory tract, including bronchitis. For chronic bronchitis, 200 mg to 500 mg a day would be an appropriate dosage.
Thyme, eucalyptus and licorice have also been used to treat bronchitis, however licorice root may not combine well with your blood pressure medication. Vitamins A, C (very important!), and E would be benficial as would N-acetyl cysteine which has out-performed the placebo in a study of 1,400 individuals with chronic smoking-related bronchitis.
Directions
As an herbal dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 2 to 3 times daily, preferably with meals.
Ingredients
Astragalus Root - 450 mg
Cautions
Astragalus is not recommended for use during acute, feverish conditions.
Additional Information
Herb-Xtra is committed to the manufacture of high quality, standardized and guaranteed natural health products and supplements.
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. I was the only one in the house that was not sick with the flu one year. It works for me.
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shy native
(Profession: Truck Driver)
Astralagus Root Worked for Me!
To treat a bad bronchial cough left-over from the flu, I took Dr. Andrew Weil's suggestion and started taking (1) 450 mg. capsule, (3) times/day.
Echincacea/Golden Seal wouldn't begin to touch this cough, but Astralagus has GREATLY reduced my symptoms. I have taken your Astralagus Root for approximately (3) weeks, and will continue to do so, until flu season has passed. (Per Dr. Weil's recommendation).
Thank you for offering such a fine product, and thank you for your excellent service and good manners!
As 'Arnold' said, 'I'll be back!'
Cindy Stead
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Cindy
(Profession: Retired secretary)
astralagus root - 450 mg.
On advice of Dr. Andrew Weil, I have been using Astralagus Root 450 mg. for two years. I have NOT had any infections, colds or flu since taking Astralagus. Believe me, it is good 'insurance' and I would certainly recommend adding it to your daily regimen, particularly if you have a compromised immune system.
Cynthia Stead Portland, OR
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Cindy
(Profession: Retired)
Great Stuff
It delivers, i can feel a difference to my whole immune system, a wonder-full root indeed.
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Prince
(Profession: Cognitive Behaviour Therapist)
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
