Info: 90 Veg. Capsules
For more than 2,000 years, Chinese herbalists have valued Astragalus for its adaptogenic properties, as well as for its ability to tonify the body's "vital force" known as the Qi, and it is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to tonify the lungs and to combat frequent colds. More recently, Astragalus has been found to support healthy immune function through numerous mechanisms.
Info: 90 Veg. Capsules
For more than 2,000 years, Chinese herbalists have valued Astragalus for its adaptogenic properties, as well as for its ability to tonify the body's "vital force" known as the Qi, and it is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to tonify the lungs and to combat frequent colds. More recently, Astragalus has been found to support healthy immune function through numerous mechanisms.
Product Notes:
Non-clinical studies using Astragalus have demonstrated its ability to stimulate the production of and increase the activity of specialized white blood cells, such as T-Cells and Natural Killer Cells, and it has also been studied for its role in the support of healthy liver and vascular function.
Herbalists recommend the use of Astragalus both seasonally and year-round to support a healthy immune system.
Please note, this extract formulation is four times more concentrated than NOW's regular Astragalus product.
Looking for a tincture? See Prairie Doctor Astragalus.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains:
500 mg Astragalus Root (4:1 extract) powder (Astragalus membranaceus) equivalent to 2000 mg of Astragalus
Other Ingredients: Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily with meals. For prolonged use consult a health care practitioner.
Warnings:
For adults only; keep out of reach of children. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using NOW Foods Astragalus Extract if you have an autoimmune disorder or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist after use. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, do not use in cases of exterior excess, Qi stagnation, damp obstruction, food stagnation, Yin deficiency with heat signs, or skin lesions in their early stages or where there is a heat toxin. (That is, not recommended during acute, feverish conditions.)
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80003275.