Herbal Information on Astragalus Root Medium Sliced Form

Common Name:  Astragalus Root

Botanical Name:  Astragalus membranaceus root

Channels / Meridians: Lung, Spleen

Pin Yin Name:  Huang Qi

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size: 500 grams   (1.1 pounds)Size

Form:  Medium Slices, Unsulfured

Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.

Method of using Astragalus Root:

1. Make into a decoction
2. Tincture the root
3. Drink as a tea
4. Cook in soup

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower

Caution:   Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Components:  astragaloside I, astragaloside II, daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, palmitic acid, sucrose, astragalus saponin A,B,C, 2',4'-dihydroxy-5, 6-dimethoxyisof lavane, kumatakenin, choline, betaine, folic acid, calyxosin, formononetin, cycloastragenol, astragaloside I,II,III,IV, and antibacterial ingredient, L-3-hydroxy-9-methoxpterocarpan

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Additional Information on Huang Qi

Studies have found astragalus root to have many health benefits including anti-oxidative-stress, anti-inflammatory, immuno-regulation, vascular protective effects, anti-neurodegeneration, and anti-aging effects. (1)

Benefits of Astragalus Root

• Sweet
• Slightly Warm
• Supports a Healthy Immune System
• Classified as an Adaptogen Herb
• Protects the Cardiovascular System
• Traditional used in Chinese Medicine.
• Discussed in S. Buhner Book "Healing Lyme"

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Traditional Chinese Herbs

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 Reference:
http://alternativehealing.org/huang_qi.htm
https://draxe.com/astragalus/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5758356/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26916911/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/astragalus#immune-system
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/astragalus