Herbal Information on Astragalus Root Organic 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: 1 lb.
Form:  Sliced, cut
Organic:  Yes, Certified Organic
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: Nuherbs Organic
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

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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Nuherbs

Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by in-house lab and independent
third party lab. In-house lab is equipped with
instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph,
moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared
spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer,
gas chromatograph, etc.

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Microbacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen)
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

Traditional Chinese Herbs

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare,
and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.                                 

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