INGREDIENTS: AMOUNT PER SERVING:
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus) 333 mg/ml
Other Ingredients:
Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water
Note: This is a double extraction process. It is first extracted in water, concentrated and then re-extracted in alcohol in order to get out both water and alcohol soluble compounds.
HARVESTING STATUS:
Certified Organic
RATIO: 1:3 (liquid)
SERVING SIZE: 1ml (30 drops)
PROPERTIES:
Immuno-Stimulant
INDICATIONS:
Astragalus has been used for centuries to help keep immune function optimal by restoring, strengthening and increasing vitality (adaptogenic). It stimulates deep immunity and is best for immune deficiency where one gets sick easily or is prone to viral and bacterial infections. It will excite white blood cells, natural killer, increase T-cell activity, interferon and other immune activity. The active constituents include polysaccharides (glucans), saponins (astragalosides), flavonoids and phytosterols, all of which contribute to the positive actions of Astragalus. It increases the number of stem cells in bone marrow and lymph tissue and encourages their development into active immune cells. It appears to help trigger immune cells from a "resting" state into heightened activity. One study showed Astragalus root helps promote and maintain respiratory health. It also enhances the body's production of immunoglobulin and stimulates macrophages. Astragalus can help activate T-cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Astragalus stimulated NK-cell activity of human peripheral blood lymphocytes and restored steroid-inhibited NK-cell activity in another study.
Traditionally, Astragalus is used when not acute. In other words, use it in between acute episodes in order to boost immunity and avoid frequent acute episodes. Astragalus is indicated for those who get sick frequently, for illnesses that do not resolve in a reasonable time, for those who get sick time after time. It is also indicated for those using antibiotics frequently.
Astragalus is an aid for immune support in chemotherapy. It is an adjunctive cancer therapy. It will help keep white blood cell counts in the normal range and prevent opportunistic infections from occurring. It can help keep HIV patients immune function in the normal range.
It can be taken very long term (3-12 months).
CONTRA-INDICATIONS AND CAUTIONS:
Do not use when acute or sick.
COMPLIMENTARY FORMULAS & SINGLE HERBS:
Echinacea Root (also to build immunity)
Immuno-Stimulant/Immuno-Tonic (formula to build immunity)
Shiitake Mushroom (deep immune builder)
Respiratory Complex/Respir-Ease (if congested)
Echinacea & Goldenseal Complex (if thick, discolored mucus)
Allerg-Ease/Aller-Calm (if hayfever)
DOSAGE:
20-60 drops, 2-3 times per day or as needed in juice or water.
TASTE:
Sweet
Formula may contain small amounts of herbal precipitate (small particles) due to strength of preparation.
REFERENCES:
Bensky D, Gamble A. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Revised Edition. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press; 1993.
Mills S, Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh, Scotland: Churchill Livingstone; 2000:273-279.
Zhao KS, Mancini C, Doria G. Enhancement of immune response in mice by Astragalus membranaceus extracts. Immunopharmacology 20: 225-34, 1990.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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