{"product_id":"now-astragale-100-un","title":"Astragalus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAstragalus is gaining in popularity as an effective natural remedy for colds and flu. Unlike echinacea, long-term use of astragalus does not appear to suppress immune function. This is our most economical astragalus supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), astragalus root (\"huangqi\" in Chinese) has been considered a superior adaptogen and restorative tonic for centuries. In TCM, it is a sweet, comforting plant with effects on the lungs, spleen and heart meridians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptogens can\u003cstrong\u003e increase general resistance to stress \u003c\/strong\u003ehomeostasis produced by pathophysiological or environmental stimuli. The Chinese name, huangqi, can be translated as \"yellow ruler\". Astragalus root is widely used in TCM to increase Qi (vital energy), for spleen deficiencies and for deficiencies accompanied by spontaneous sweating. Traditionally, astragalus is combined with other adaptogenic plants such as ginseng, angelica or licorice, and administered as a decoction (strong herbal tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal users:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople seeking additional support for the immune system during cold and flu season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary products:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinseng, Licorice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific references :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBensky D, Gamble A. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Revised Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeattle (WA): Eastland Press, Incorporated; 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRC 1998: The People's Republic of China. Comprehensive Chinese Materia Medica, 1st version. Editorial board of Comprehensive Chinese Materia Medica of State\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdministration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China. Shanghai (China): Shanghai Science and Technology Publishing House; 1998 (in Winston D, Kuhn MA. 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinston and Kuhn's Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach, 2nd edition. Philadelphia (PA): Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease date: January 2004\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Now","offers":[{"title":"100 capsules","offer_id":43968327186,"sku":"73373984605","price":15.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/3557\/files\/astragale-la-boite-a-grains_9c60800c-ffb2-4441-bbcf-a5bc950bc07a.jpg?v=1774546312","url":"https:\/\/laboiteigrains.com\/en\/products\/astragalus","provider":"La Boite à Grains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}