Astragalus: traditional Chinese herb!

Botanical: Astragalus membranaceus
Chinese: Huang Qi
English: yellow leader

What is astragalus?

Astragalus is one of the most important medical plants in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and has already been used for thousands of years. It originates from the northern and southern parts of China, Mongolia and Korea.
In their native countries, the astragalus root is regarded as a tonic, which is able to improve the vital energy Qi, also called prana. Furthermore, the plant is supposed to have harmonising properties for the human body.

Ingredients of astragalus

Astragalus contains a number of valuable natural ingredients such as flavonoids, polysaccharides, triterpenoid saponins (astragalosides I to VIII), amino acids, fatty acids and minerals.
The roots are said to have primarily immunostimulant effects, but also antioxidant properties and the ability to reduce the histamine release.

Natural anti-aging remedy

Astragalus is able to counteract oxidative stress in the cells and protect them against premature aging processes. The antioxidant properties are also of importance for the regeneration of cells and tissues.
Astragalus is said to prevent the telomeres, which are the ends of the chromosomes, from shortening. They become shorter during every process of cell division - we age. The length of the telomeres is a measure for our age and simultaneously a trigger for signs of aging, which we all know. The contained astragalosides IV and cycloastragenol in astragalus have the ability to activate the enzyme telomerase, which prevents the telomeres from shortening.

Special feature of astragalus

Astragalus is an adaptogen, which means that it helps the body to adapt to physical, mental and emotional stress and strengthens the weak spots of the body. It also means that astragalus may have individual effects on each person. It is important to know that astragalus, as an adaptogen, does not add any side effects, stress or the like.

Benefits of the astragalus extract by Fairvital

• activates the immune system
• one of the most popular energy tonics of the TCM
• calming for the cells and tissues
• can support the liver
• tip for allergy sufferers
• 1200mg astragalus 10:1 root extract per daily ration, equivalent to 12g astragalus root per day
• vegan, without magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide