Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceus root

Also Known As: membranous milkvetch; huang qi

General Info: Our organic astragalus root slices can be tinctured, decocted as astragalus tea, and used in herbal broth recipes. Most authorities on TCM recommend taking 9-15 grams (3 to 5 tablespoons) of the whole herb per day as a decoction, made by simmering the ground, dried root in water for 5-10 minutes. It may also be taken in capsule or extract form.

Historical Uses: One of 50 fundamental herbs employed in Traditional Chinese Medicine,  it has a long history of use as a Qi tonic. Astragalus has a rich history of use in Chinese and Asian cultures. The herb was mentioned in the Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica, written anonymously during the first century AD and attributed to the teachings of the legendary figure Shennong who is thought to have lived approximately 5,000 years ago.

Medicinal Properties: Astragalus supports immune health to help you stay feeling your best and supports the body’s immune defenses to stay feeling healthy. Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress. Astragalus is widely used in TCM for a variety of ailments and functions. It is traditionally valued for supporting healthy immune function and has been observed to support the heart in healthy subjects. 

Magical Uses & Associations: In magic it has been used for protection and energy.

Form: slices

Scent: Light colored and slightly sweet with a nutty scent.

Origin: Astragalus grows in grassy environments and mountainsides with plenty of sun exposure and is native to parts of Asia. It is native to China, Mongolia and North Korea, and is an ancient component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Precautions: If you have an autoimmune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, or take cyclophosphamide, a medication used to reduce the chances of rejection in transplant recipients, or corticosteroids, do not take astragalus.

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