{"product_id":"astragalus-root-c-s","title":"Astragalus Root Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Astragalus membranaceus \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther common names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Locoweed, Milk Vetch Root,\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e Huang Qi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Membranous, Chinese Astragalus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin: China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstragalus Root.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOriental herbalists have used it for centuries to maintain\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ehealthy\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eblood sugar levels, treat coronary heart\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eproblems and lower blood pressure\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e.  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eMany people also use it as an overall good-health tonic\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eto support\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ehealthy digestion\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand to help increase energy levels and stamina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneficial Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Astragalus Root is an energy tonic and a mild stimulant that combats fatigue and prolonged stress.  It is used to increase metabolism, stamina, strength and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstragalus is considered an herbal \"adaptogen,\" or agent that tends to normalize body functions and reinstate metabolic balance after physically and emotionally stressful situations have altered those functions.  It helps the body to adapt and return to a sense of well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstragalus is considered an anti-inflammatory.  It is said to be effective in relieving the discomforts associated with lung weakness and may promote general healing.  It is also thought to accelerate healing in the bronchial tubes and promote better breathing, which can be helpful in cases of emphysema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a plant diuretic, urine flow is improved by Astragalus Root, which may also reduce the potential of infection in the bladder. The herb has been used as a treatment for bladder infections caused by \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eProteus,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e which can cause kidney stones.  It is also said to be an anti-hypertensive, which promotes healthy blood pressure by helping to rid the body of excess water weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used during cold and flu season, Astragalus Root is thought to be a reliable treatment for the common cold, as well as protect against the number of colds caught or possibly shorten their duration.  The herb seems to increase the body's level of antibodies and interferon (the protein compound that slows the course of viral infection) in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstragalus increases the flow of bile and digestive fluids and supports good digestion and also helps to support adrenal gland, liver and spleen function.  It is a natural antibacterial that helps to eliminate toxins, thus promoting the healing of damaged tissue. 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