Encapsulated astragalus root harvested from the wild in northern China and Mongolia.
Astragalus has been used in China for hundreds of years. Known there, since about A.D. 100, as huang qi, meaning yellow leader, it is taken from the root of the plant. There are more than 2,000 varieties of astragalus in the world. One type is native to Northern China, and it has been widely tested.
Astragalus is considered to have a normalizing effect on the body's functions.
Traditional Chinese medicine has used astragalus for such problems as weakness, edema, respiratory infections, diabetes, night sweats, diarrhea, heart disease and high blood pressure. Medical journals suggest the herb may stimulate the immune system and the body's ability to resist and combat various diseases. Astragalus may also inhibit the spread and growth of cancer cells.
In the United States, astragalus has been the subject of much study in recent years. Studies at the University of Houston have shown astragalus may help improve immunity
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Directions: |
Take three capsules three times daily with food or water. |
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Ingredients: |
3 Capsules Contain:
Calories 5
Total Carbohydrate 1 g
Dietary Fiber less than 1 g gram
Astragalus (root) 1.41 g (1,410 mg)
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Millet |
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Warnings: |
Keep lid tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. |