Astragalus Root

What is Astragalus Root?

Astragalus is a genus of small shrubs and herbs in the Fabaceae family that also includes important food legumes like chickpeas, alfalfa and peanuts. The species Astragalus membranaceus has been an important component of traditional Chinese and Persian medicine for centuries. It is known as huang qi or huang chi in Chinese¹. The perennial shrub thrives in most temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere but is native to China, Korea and Mongolia. Unlike its food-producing cousins, the prized part of A. membranaceus is its woody root, not the flower or fruit. The root is traditionally boiled, ground or otherwise reduced and used to treat a myriad of conditions².

How does Astragalus Root work?

There are several chemical compounds in astragalus that give it medicinal properties, including polysaccharides, isoflavonoids, amino acids, and vitamin B9, aka folic acid. The most medically interesting of these is the astragalus polysacharin, also known as APS. Scientists have found that this ingredient can stimulate the immune system and help form T lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell important for regulating the body’s immune response. The flavonoids in astragalus have powerful antioxidant properties that help maintain healthy cells and support the mechanisms of the body that combat potentially harmful cells, like toxins and viruses. In combination, these components help inhibit the damage caused by free radicals, fortify the immune system and improve overall cell growth and function².

Products Featuring Astragalus Root

Healthy Lungs UltraPack

AdrenoBoost™ for Adrenal Support

For Pets:

Thyro-Pet™ for Cat & Dog Thyroid Health      

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