ASTRAGALUS ORGANIC POWDER 100g

STAMINA - ANTIOXIDANT - IMMUNE ADAPTOGEN

Used in TCM, this root powder may act as a potent antioxidant, as well as increase endurance & stamina. Astragalus is a perennial plant native to the northern & eastern parts of China, Mongolia & Korea. The root is the medicinal part of the plant.

Benefits:

Astragalus is an adaptogen, which means it protects the body against various stresses, including physical, mental, or emotional stress. May assist seasonal allergies, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation & prevent cold/flu. 

Recommended Use:

Easy to use add 1/2-1 tsp daily to your daily coffee, tea, smoothie, water or blend into your favourite food.

Ingredients: Certified organic supplier.

Store in cool dry place out of direct sunlight under 25C.

Health Concerns:

Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before self-administering herbs. 

Contraindications:

Pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
This herb is also a diuretic so those with low blood pressure should avoid. Interacts with some medications, take at least 30mins separate. Do not take if on immunosuppressants.

Recipe 1:

Astragalus & Chai Tea

Astragalus pairs beautifully in your favourite Chai blend. If you would like to start from scratch here is a wonderful recipe. 

• 2 Tbsp. astragalus root 
• 2 tbsp of liquorice root
• 2 Tbsp. of ginger root
• 2 Tbsp. orange peel
• 1 Tbsp. of cinnamon chips
• 1 tsp. of white peppercorn
• 1-2 cardamom pods
• 3-5 whole allspice berries
• 3-5 whole cloves
• 4 1/2 cups of water

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Simmer for one hour.
4. Strain.
5. Add milk if desired.

 Recipe 2:

Astragalus Miso Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups broth (bone broth, meat broth, veggie broth)
• 30 grams astragalus
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 1-3 tablespoons miso Choose refrigerated types only as they contain probiotic for healthy gut flora
• 3-6cm strip of kombu seaweed
• 5 shiitake mushrooms, fresh
• ¼ of one 14-oz package of firm tofu, chopped into squares

Directions

 In a medium sized pot bring the broth, astragalus & pepper to simmer for 30mins with lid on. Then strain off the astragalus & for a further 5 mins simmer with the mushrooms, seaweed & tofu. take off the heat & add add your desired amount of miso to taste.