- 471mg
- Organic Astragalus (fresh root, astragalus membranaceus)
- 35%
- Organic Alcohol
Consult a health care practitioner if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from an auto-immune disease.
Liquid
50ml
Adults 2-3 ml, 3 times per day. Shake well before using. Take in a mouthful of water.
- Adaptogen and general tonic
- Help maintain a healthy immune system
- Easy To Take Liquid Format
- No additives, colouring, added sugar, gluten, soy or GMOs.
- Kosher, vegan and non-irradiated
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ASTRAGALUS TINCTURE - IMMUNE TONIC
Mode Of Action
Astragalus is an adaptogen and general tonic, it relieves fatigue and weakness. It increases resistance and stamina, increases vital energy, tones and warms the body. It can therefore be used to increase resistance to cold. Astragalus is often compared to ginseng. According to the Chinese, ginseng is appropriate for older people whereas astragalus is adapted to young adults and teenagers.
Astragalus is known as a deep immune tonic and increases resistance to infections. It helps prevent colds, flu, upper respiratory tract infections, mononucleosis, among others. It increases the production of white blood cells and helps reduce symptoms associated with immune suppression caused by a virus or by medication.
Studies have confirmed the antitumor properties of astragalus. It supports immune cells and slows the immune suppression brought on by radiation therapy and chemotherapy and can be used as a complement to those treatments.
Astragalus contains many constituents, among them polysaccharides (astragalans I-III, astragalin), glucosides (saponins, phytosterols), triterpene glucosides (astragalosides I-VIII), flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol) and isoflavonoids, vitamins (B7, B9), trace elements (Zn, Mn, Mg) and amino acids.
As an antioxidant, astragalus decreases the production of free radicals, increases superoxide dismutase and decreases the peroxidation of lipids. It is a heart protector, regulates cholesterol levels and blood pressure and is anti-inflammatory.
In traditional Chinese medicine, astragalus is used to tone the spleen, increase the Qi (vital energy) and tone the lungs. It is a liver protector, mildly diuretic and protects renal functions.
A. membranaceus also plays a role in blood-sugar regulation, is antibacterial (specific strains) and antiviral with a specific action on Herpes simplex virus.
Helpful Associations
Reishi tincture for immune troubles due to stress.
Nettle infusion for exhaustion, convalescence and allergies.
Ashwagandha tincture for stress and physical exhaustion.
Uses
Immune system: recurrent cold and flu, upper respiratory tract infections (prevention), support during chemotherapy and radiation therapy, low white blood cell count.
Urinary system: edema, renal dysfunction due to high blood sugar.
Reproductive system: infertility in men.
Cardiovascular system: angina, hyperlipidemia, blood pressure regulation.
Other uses: overwork, convalescence, fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea, psoriasis (oxidative stress).
History
Native to China, more specifically the north-east, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet, astragalus is rare outside of that range. It was mentioned 2000 years ago in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. In 1531, the Medical Casebook of Shi-Shan, who was a great doctor of that era, includes a text on the use of astragalus combined with ginseng. The yellow colour of its roots has earned it the nickname Yellow chief (huang qi). It is qualified as the master of tonic herbs, surpassing ginseng for young adults. Astragalus is one of the major tonics of the Qi (vital energy) and a crucial herb of the Chinese pharmacopoeia, used for physical weakness and chronic diseases.
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