
Harmonic Arts Astragalus Powder 70g
Astragalus is native to China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since at least the first century AD. Astragalus works well both on its own, and combined with other herbs.
Typical Preparations
Taken internally as a powder, tea, decoction, in capsules, and as an extract. Visit our herbal recipe archive for more information on learning how to cook with astragalus root.
Medicinal Uses
Commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to increase qi (energy) and promote grown of new tissue (especially to increase bone marrow). Astragalus is a warming and tonic herb, used primarily for its strengthening and balancing effects on the immune system, which occur when it is taken internally.
Active Constituents
Polysaccharides, triterpenoid saponins (astragalosides), flavonoids (calycosin).