Astragalus contains highly active polysaccharides, more specifically astragalan IV, which has a strong antioxidant effect according to scientific research. The plant tonifies Qi and strenghtens the defensive energy. Astragalus is an excellent daily health care for persons with symptoms as: feeling tired, insomnia, perspiration, easily catching colds, and as supplement during chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Astragalus is one of the best herbs as protection against viral infections.

Astragalus belongs to the family of tonica with an adaptive and harmonizing effect. As a top grade herb in Shennong Herbal Classic, astragalus is the leader of nourishing herbs in Chinese phytotherapy.

According to the Chinese tradition:

• tonifies Qi and Wei
• tonifies Qi of Tai Yin

Notification nr: PL/441/63

Action :

- strengthens energy and increases yang

- strengthens wei qi (immunity), protects the surface

- wound healing

- slightly diuretic, reduces edema

- calms pain and reduces tingling

- anti-aging by astragaloside IV

- quenching thirst and against fatigue (xiao ke )

It is important to know that herbal formulas are intended to treat conditions, not "diseases" as understood in Western medicine. According to Chinese phytotherapy, conditions are the deeper underlying causes that can throw the body out of balance and can be the cause of all kinds of disorders.