Herbal Information on Astragalus Root Organic Powder 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: Fine Powder
Organic: Yes, Certified Organic
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Method of using Astragalus Root:
- Make into a decoction
- Tincture the root
- Drink as a tea
- Cook in soup
- Make your own Astragalus Capsules with Astragalus powder.
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs Organic
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
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
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Astragalus root pwdr.
Outstanding product! Thank you.