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According to research, the herb astragalus is commonly used for stimulating the immune system, enhancing the healing process, strengthening the body’s resistance to disease and combating fatigue.

Astragalus (Huang Chi) has been used for thousands of years in China and is still one of the most important and commonly used herbs in Chinese medicine.

It was first mentioned in the Divine Husbandman’s Classic of Materia Medica, and ancient Chinese text, where it is said to ‘tonify the spleen, blood and Qi’ and used for ‘wasting and thirsting syndrome’.

Astragalus has been found to significantly increase interferon production and secretion, promoting the processes that prevent viral infections. It is an ideal herb for continuous use in chronic conditions eg. M.E. and for convalescence.

During stress, astragalus helps increase endurance and stamina.

ASTRAGALUS (Huang Chi)

• immune booster
• combats fatigue
• strengthens resistance
• increases interferon
• lungs
• shortage of breath
• frequent colds

Recommended use:
in conjunction with another Chinese herb,
Dong Quai, for menstrual fatigue, irritability and pain due to heavy periods

Standardised herbs are best
Look out for standardised herbs, as these give a guaranteed amount of the active ingredient in the herb.