Product Description
About Astra 8
Astra 8, also known as Si Jun Zi Tang (modified) tonifies the lung, spleen, and kidney qi. This is a proprietary blend of herbs based on the herbal formula si jun zi tang in traditional Chinese medicine used as an immune tonic. These herbs help with Qi deficiency of the lung and may reduce the frequency of cold and flu.
What is Astragalus Root?
Astragalus root (huang qi) is a foundational herb used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It is used to support the Wei Qi against threats to the system. It is often used to strengthen the body, tonify the Spleen. Astragalus is often used in soups, teas, extracts, and capsules.
Astra 8 is a herbal supplement used for the following symptoms:
- Supports normal respiratory function
- Supports normal immune function
- Supports normal adrenal function
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Aging
- Poor memory
- Mental fatigue
- Aching limbs
- Inability to concentrate
- Night sweats
- Stress
- Weak lungs
TCM Functions
- Tonify the lung, spleen, and kidney qi
- Strengthen wei qi
How it works
Astra 8 is a Qi tonic and immune tonic supporting normal immune function with schizandra, licorice, and ligustrum.
Schizandra (wu wei zi) combined with eleuthero root (ci wu jia) promote body energy and mental activity.
Licorice (gan cao) supports normal immune function
Ligustrum (nu zhen zi) promotes circulation and removes toxins from the liver, and has immune supporting properties.
Oryza (gu ya) is a digestant.
Serving Size
3 capsules, two to three times a day, between meals
270 capsules, 550 mg, 45 day supply
Ingredients
Proprietary Blend (550 mg. per capsule) of: Astragalus root, Eleuthro root, Ginseng root extract, Schizandra fruit, Ligustrum fruit, Oryza srout, licorice root.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Gun, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Cellulose.
Pin Yin: Huang Qi, Ci Wu Jia, Ren Shen, Wu Wei Zi, Nu Zhen Zi, Gu Ya, Gan Cao.
Notes:
- This product is not intended for pregnant women.
About the Manufacturer
Health Concerns was founded by TCM practitioner and scholar Dr. Andrew Gaeddert with a vision to combine the best of traditional herbal knowledge with modern nutritional research. Keeping the needs of the modern patient in mind, classic Chinese formulas have been adapted for greater potency and convenience.