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Astra 8from Health Concerns
Ingredients:
Codonopsis root (dang shen), Eleuthero root (ci wu jia), Ganoderma (reishi) fruiting body (ling zhi), Ligustrum fruit (nu zhen zi), Astragalus root (huang qi), Schizandra fruit (wu wei zi), Licorice root (gan cao), Oryza sprout (gu ya)
Chinese Therapeutic Effects:
Tonify the lung, spleen, and kidney qi
Strengthen wei qi
Astra 8 is a Chinese herbal formula used for immune system enhancement and as an energy tonic. Astra 8 may be used for fatigue, systemic weakness, night sweats, adrenal deficiencies, chills, diarrhea, muscle aches, and inability to concentrate.
Astra 8 has adaptogenic properties which helps the body adapt to stress.
Astra 8 contains astragalus (huang qi), an herb that has been the subject of much research because of its immune enhancing ability. Astragalus has been shown to have significant antiviral activity. All of the herbs in the formula are Qi tonics that support astragalus with the intention of boosting the immune and energy systems. Ganoderma (ling zhi) is included for its immune enhancing effects. Schizandra (wu wei zi) combined with eleuthero root (ci wu jia) promote body energy and mental activity while protecting the liver from chronic viral infections. Codonopsis (dang shen), and licorice (gan cao) together are used for immune deficiency and autoimmune disorders. Ligustrum (nu zhen zi) promotes circulation and removes toxins from the liver, and also has immune enhancing properties. Oryza (gu ya) as a digestant.
