With its delicate pea-like flowers, Astragalus is a strikingly beautiful plant from above. However, beneath the surface lies its most prized part of all, its roots! The roots of the Astragalus plant have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to support optimal wellness. If you are feeling frazzled from day-to-day life or generally run down, then Astragalus might just be the medicinal pick-me-up you need.
Astragalus is a fascinating herb. Apart from offering a wealth of health benefits, Astragalus is unique in that:
It takes approximately 4 years for the roots to mature. Another reason for why it’s such as highly valuable herb!Over 2000 species of the plant exist, however only a few are used medicinally, the most common one being Astragalus membranaceus.
The dual action of Astralagus
Like many medicinal herbs, Astragalus has wide-ranging health benefits, however it’s most distinguished for its ability to:
Support immune system health
Astragalus is well-revered in TCM for its immune-supporting benefits. In TCM, ‘Qi’, also known as the ‘life force’ is a pivotal concept that is used to define a person’s state of balance. TCM practitioners believe that to have good health is to have balanced Qi. When there is an imbalance of Qi (either too much or too little) the body is more prone to poor health outcomes. Astragalus is one of many herbs traditionally used in Chinese medicine to strengthen and nourish Qi. In combination with Astragalus, help balance Qi by getting sufficient restful sleep, exercising regularly and maintaining healthy eating habits.
Address stress
While short, temporary bouts of stress can be beneficial at times, if it persists for longer than necessary, it can take a massive toll on the body, physically, mentally and emotionally. Specifically, chronic stress can negatively impact the immune system, affecting our ability to fight off and recover from illness. Although stress is unavoidable, there are a range of strategies you can use to build up your resilience so you can tackle stress healthily as well as support your immunity at the same time. Supplementing with Astragalus is one of them! Astragalus supports a healthy stress response in the body, thereby allowing you to act and adapt better to stress, with the bonus of supporting immune health that may be vulnerable at this time. Why not consider adding Astragalus to your stress-management toolkit today! For a holistic approach, consider other stress-busting practices such as deep breathing, yoga and time in nature.
The best thing about Astragalus is that it can be blended with other medicinal herbs, working in blissful synergy to offer whole-body benefits.
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