Herbal Information on Astragalus Root Certified 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: 500 grams (1.1 pounds)
Form: Slices. Sizes is small approx. 2 to 3 inches long by 1/2 inch wide
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: Plum Flower
Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
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
Astragalus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to boost the immune system. Astragalus also contains antiviral effects, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-tumor effects, benefits healthy blood sugar levels, promotes kidney health, is a powerful antioxidant, contains anti-aging effects, promotes wound healing and may help to alleviate chemotherapy symptoms.
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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Plum Flower Quality Testing Statement
At each of the GMP certified facilities of the manufacturing partners is an in-house lab where extensive quality control analysis is performed. Testing ranges from basic organoleptic and microscopy to higher-level analytical techniques including High Performance Thin Layer Chromotography (HP-TLC) and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to confirm identification, ensure potency and to test for active constituents when necessary.
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
