Astragalus is believed by the Oriental people to strengthen muscle and improve metabolic functions. The root of Astragalus membranaceus, an herb that grows in northern China, has been used for over 2000 years to strengthen the body as a whole. Astragalus has been recognized as a superb and potent immune system tonic by modern researchers as one of the most important herbs in the world.

 

Astragalus is said to effect the “surface” of the body, which means it is used to tonify the “Protective Qi,” known as "Wei Qi" in Chinese. This Protective Qi is a special Yang kind of energy which circulates just under the skin and in the muscle to provide suppleness to the flesh and adaptive energy to the skin. This function is essential to life.

 

As an energizer, Astragalus is famed for its strengthening effects on the outside of the body, in particular to the musculature. It is therefore beneficial in particular to younger adults, who tend to be physically active and require abundant external energy. Astragalus is used to strengthen the legs and arms, and is commonly used by people who work outdoors, especially in the cold, because of its strengthening and warming nature.

 

An important effect of Astragalus is its ability to fortify the “Upright Qi.” Upright Qi is the energy allocated by the body to maintain upright posture and to maintain the position of the organs in their healthy position in their battle with gravity. As one gets older, or if one experiences chronic fatigue or exhaustion, or during illness, this Upright Qi is easily depleted resulting in the sinking, or “prolapse” of organs. Astragalus is therefore very important for older adults to consume regularly to prevent prolapse of the organs and tissues.

 

Astragalus also enhances the function of the skin to eliminate toxins. It is commonly used to help sores in the skin to come to a head and suppurate, and thus to heal more quickly and effectively.

 

Astragalus has a mild diuretic action and helps to relieve excessive sweating. It is helpful in treating loose stools, chronic diarrhea, and chronic or recurring colds. If a cold lasts too long it can cause a general fatigue syndrome that can itself become chronic. Astragalus is very useful for people who just can’t seem to shake a cold, and Astragalus can replace the Qi necessary to regain full strength.

 

Studies conducted at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center at the University of Houston, the world’s largest cancer research institute, demonstrated clearly that Astragalus improves the immune response in humans undergoing radiation and chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer. Patients taking Astragalus during such treatment tended to have far fewer side effects and recovered at a higher and faster rate.

 

An interesting new area of research on Astragalus concerns its potential as a male fertility agent. Astragalus has been proved to stimulate sperm motility.

 

 

Product Specifications:

Container Size: 100 Capsules, 500 mg each

Concentration: 8:1

Servings Per Container: Approximately 16 days at the Suggested Dosage Usage amount

 

Suggested Usage: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as otherwise directed by a healthcare professional

 

 

Ingredients: Premium Astragalus root extract

Other Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule, rice powder

 

 

Remember Ron Teeguarden’s “First Rule of Tonic Herbalism,” summed up in a single word – "Compliance"... If you don’t take the herbs, they won’t work.