Description
Viridian Astragalus 400mg Organic 60 caps
Vegan, Kosher, Organic, Veg Caps
Certified organic by the Soil Association – better for the planet, better for you.
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
One vegetarian capsule provides:
| Ingredient | Weight | %EC NRV |
| Organic Astragalus root | 400mg |
Viridian Astragalus 400mg Organic
- ADAPTOGENIC
- IMMUNE SUPPORT
- ANTI VIRAL
- CARDIO TONIC
- DIGESTIVE FUNCTION
- LIVER/KIDNEY PROTECTIVE
- CELL PROTECTIVE
Astragalus is native to Northern China and the elevated regions of the Chinese provinces. The Chinese name huang qi translates as “yellow leader,” referring to the yellow color of the root and its status as one of the most important tonic herbs. Traditional Chinese Medicine used this herb for night sweats, deficiency of chi
(e.g., fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite), and diarrhoea.
Dosage
1 – 3 capsules daily
Potential applications
The herb has been used for respiratory infections, immune depression, heart failure, viral infections e.g. herpes simplex, liver and kidney disease such as nephritis, and as a diuretic.
In Chinese medicine astragalus has been used alone and in combination for liver fibrosis, acute viral myocarditis, heart failure, and amenorrhea.
Known contraindications
Caution should be taken with transplant patients and those with autoimmune disorders.
Interactions
Astragalus exerts fibrinolytic effects and so patients taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet, or anti-thrombotic agents should consult their physician.
Useful links
Immune support – Echinacea, Vitamin C, E, Zinc, Beta carotene
Stress – B complex, licorice, vitamin C, Cal/mag/zinc
Note: Echinacea and Astragalus both exert broad spectrum effects on the immune system through slightly different mechanisms and are in many ways the prototypes for hundreds of immune supportive plants.
