ASTRAGALUS ROOTS AstragaIus membranaceus "Huang Qi"
Astragalus root has played a major role in Chinese medicine, considered as one of the Superior Medicines, being safe and effective in restoring health from a broad spectrum of disease. While Ginseng is appropriate for older people losing their basic chi energies, Astragalus is considered the best tonic for young people. Clinical studies have demonstrated the active principles in Astragalus root enhances immune system function, serving to help the body’s defenses, including throughout chemotherapy. This sweet and tasty root is becoming widely used in Western herbalism. Liver protective, antiviral, antibacterial. Blood sugar regulator, enhancer of male fertility, aphrodisiac. Excellent as a tea. The root slices are enjoyed by teething babies and children.