Astragalus Powder

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) powder made from the roots

What is Astragalus membranaceus?

Astragalus has been an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 3,000 years and originates from East Asia. The plant, which can grow up to 40 cm tall, is also known in TCM as "Huang Qi," which translates to "great life force." Although Astragalus belongs to the legume family, it is not the leaves or flowers that are used in TCM and folk medicine, but rather the woody roots. These roots are whitish on the inside and about 3 cm thick.

For the production of our Astragalus powder, we follow the principles of TCM and use only Astragalus roots. The roots are carefully selected, washed, cut, and then gently dried before being finely ground. We place great value on using only raw materials that we would confidently use ourselves.

The most important adaptogen in TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a vast list of medicinal plants, often considered a remarkable natural pharmacy. Astragalus holds a special place among them. It is regarded as a powerful adaptogen and is applied to a wide variety of conditions. Adaptogens are plants that gently yet effectively influence the body’s stress response system, helping the organism to better tolerate stress.

In TCM, Astragalus is mainly used as a tonic to stabilize and preserve the universal life energy (Qi). The strength of Qi is of great importance, which is why Astragalus is also used in the Far East to support the body’s natural defense system, to maintain a normal cardiovascular system, and to protect the liver, kidneys, nerves, and pancreas. Thus, Astragalus is considered a versatile medicinal plant that can support various aspects of health.

Ingredients

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), roots

Note

We offer this powder as a plant-based raw material (food grade) without specified purpose.