Oriental Botanicals Astragalus 8, Tablets and Liquid
A powerful Chinese herbal medicine for immunity and resistance against viral infections.
Description: A powerful Chinese herbal medicine to:
- Promote a healthy immune system
- Enhance recovery during convalescence
- Reduce the risk of developing colds and flu
- Enhance recovery post-operatively and following illness
- Help restore good health
The herbs in Astragalus 8 have been used for centuries to help people strengthen their body’s defences and restore good health. Astragalus 8 is based on an ancient Chinese therapy called Fu Zheng Pei Ben. In Chinese medicine terms Fu Zheng means to rectify and support the normal, healthy vital energy (Qi) of all body systems, while Pei Ben means to strengthen the resistance mechanisms of the body especially those relating to healthy immune function.The scientifically proven herb Astragalus is combined with seven other potent immune system herbs including Ganoderma (Reishi), Codonopsis, Atractylodes, Shisandra, Siberian ginseng, Ligustrum and Licorice to create this modern Chin.
Ingredients:
Each tablet contains:
- Astragalus membranaceus (Astragalus) root 3g (3000mg)
- Ligustrum lucidum (Ligustrum) fruit 1g (1000mg)
- Atractylodes macrocephala (Atractylodes ) root 750mg
- Codonopsis pilosula (Codonopsis) root 750mg
- Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) fruiting body 650mg
- Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng) root 450mg
- Schisandra chinensis (Schisandra) fruit 300mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice) root and stolon 100mg
Dose and Administration:
- Adult: 2 tablets once or twice daily.
- Child: (2 – 5yrs) 1/2 – 1 tablet once or twice daily.
- Child: (6 – 12yrs) 1 to 2 tablets once or twice daily.
- An extra dose may be taken as professionally advised.
- The usual duration of therapy is 1 – 2 weeks after minor infection; 2 – 4 weeks if at risk of developing post-viral fatigue; 4 – 6 weeks post-operatively and following chronic infection.
- Long-term therapy may be necessary for people with chronic immune weakness, 1-2 tablets once daily, indefinitely.
- Not to be used in children under 5 years without professional advice.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your pharmacist or healthcare practitioner.
Contraindications:
During pregnancy, always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before taking herbal medicines and nutritional supplements. Don’t use during acute infection, particularly when fever is present. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
