IMMUNE BOOSTER: Stress Relief Herbal Tincture

This is a single Chinese herb formulation using Huang Qi/Astragalus. The Chinese name of the herb, Huang Qi, means “ yellow life energy “, partly due to the root’s yellow color. Of the entire Chinese pharmacopeia, this herb stands alone in its potent capacity to modulate the immune system to improve stress response regulation in the body. Astragalus is considered an adaptogen. Adaptogens are a class of natural substances that stimulate the body’s resistance to physical, environmental, and emotional stressors. Astragalus contains several compounds that have been identified as beneficial for protecting the body from the effects of stress. Some of these compounds have benefits such as decreasing inflammation and boosting the immune system.

In more traditional usage of Astragalus in Chinese medicine, it serves the function of preventing colds and flu. The herb belongs to the category of Chi/Energy tonic, benefiting those suffering from chronic fatigue with a compromised immune system. More specifically, Astragalus exerts its Chi/Energy invigorating function in the spleen and lung. In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen is considered an important immune organ with the functions of nourishing and sustaining life. At the same time, it also has the functions of defending the body against diseases, and the external environment and maintaining core body processes at equilibrium. Meanwhile, the Lung is considered the main internal organ whose function is to protect the body from any external threat, meaning to ward off any attacks from external pathogens whether it’s bacterial, viral, or microbial. For anyone seeking immune enhancement and stress support, Astragalus is a valuable herb to add to your list of supplements.

CAUTION & CONTRA-INDICATION:

Astragalus may cause immunomodulation ( a change or increase in your body’s immune response ). You should not use Astragalus without a physician’s recommendation if you have Auto-immune diseases such as: Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Type 1 Diabetes. In addition, anyone who has had an organ transplant or using Immunosuppressive drugs should avoid using Astragalus.