Astragalus

Astragalus has been used for centuries to help keep immune function optimal by restoring, strengthening, and increasing vitality (adaptogenic). It stimulates deep immunity and is best for immune deficiency where one gets sick easily or is prone to viral and bacterial infections. It will excite white blood cells, natural killer, increase T-cell activity, interferon and other immune activity. It increases the number of stem cells in bone marrow and lymph tissue and encourages their development into active immune cells. It appears to help trigger immune cells from a “resting” state into heightened activity. One study showed Astragalus root helps promote and maintain respiratory health. It also enhances the body’s production of immunoglobulin and stimulates macrophages. Astragalus can help activate T-cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Astragalus stimulated NK-cell activity of human peripheral blood lymphocytes and restored steroid-inhibited NK-cell activity in another study. †

Traditionally, Astragalus is used when not acute. In other words, use it in between acute episodes in order to boost immunity and avoid frequent acute episodes.
Astragalus is indicated for those who get sick frequently, for illnesses that do not resolve in a reasonable time, for those who get sick time after time. It is also indicated for those using antibiotics frequently. Astragalus is the best immune herb for support in chemotherapy. It will help keep white blood cell counts in the normal range and prevent opportunistic infections from occurring. †

• Supports the body’s blood and immune cells
• Adaptogenic properties to improve resiliency to stress
• Powerful immune system benefits

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.