Our Astragalus root extract tincture is made with a high concentrate powder (with 30% polysaccharides) which makes it even more effective to boost immunity (it increases white blood cells) and act against inflammation; it improves kieney function and heals the kidney if it is damaged; it increases apoptosis (destruction of abnormal cellular development), and many other important health benefits. The tincture is in many of our tonics including HerbShield, KidneyShield, ColdLess Antiviral, and others. This strong powder is also in our ABC Powder.
Building Immunity & Vitality for Winter Wellness
I love tinctures, teas, infusions, decoctions, elixirs, oxymels … there are so many different ways to make herbal medicines! Another classic formula that brings together the worlds of herbs and seasonal foods is the tonic soup. Hearty, warming, nourishing, delicious, and also restorative, tonifying, strengthening, and fundamental for supporting a strong and resilient immune system. We need immune tonic foods and herbs regularly, and may do well to save the immune stimulants for when we’re actually “coming down with something.”
One beloved tonic/adaptogenic herb is Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) – the “popsicle stick” that’s commonly included in Chinese herbal formulas for building life energy or Qi.
Astragalus is rich in immunomodulating polysaccharides, triterpenoid saponins (astragalosides), flavonoids, phytosterols, and many macrominerals and trace minerals. It’s a deeply nourishing tonic, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, metabolic balancing, cell growth normalizing, and broad spectrum bioprotective properties.
Simmered in a soup, Astragalus provides a solid base for synergistic ingredients like Shiitake mushrooms, Burdock root, Nettles leaf, Seaweeds … and healthy fats from vegan sources like Coconut or organic bone broths from pasture raised and ethically harvested animals. Add some creamy protein from heirloom beans, some greens and root veggies, Garlic, Onions … and there you have it: irresistibly yummy medicine in a stockpot!
Astragalus is included in many of our Tonics.
Also, be sure that you take ABC Powder or ABC/ACE Liquid because Astragalus is included in it – along with over 120 other herbal powders – all made here at Herbactive Health.
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