Astra 18 Diet 90 capsules

About Astra 18 Diet

Astra 18 Diet, also known as Modified Fang Feng Tong Sheng San, clears dampness, disperses stagnant Qi, clears phlegm, and tonifies spleen Qi. This formula is used for overeating and weight loss. Due to weak digestion causing internal phlegm and damp - one can become overweight. Astra 18 diet is used to address edema, phlegm, abdominal bloating, fatigue, and frequent diarrhea. This formula is based on a traditional formula of siler and platycodon used in a Japanese weight loss study.

• Phlegm
• Congestion
• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Loose or erratic stools

TCM Functions

• Clear dampness
• Disperse stagnant Qi
• Clear phlegm
• Tonify spleen Qi
• Soften hard masses

How Astra 18 Diet Works

Astra 18 Diet by Health Concerns Chinese Herbs is based on the traditional formulas of siler and platycodon combination (as researched in Japan) for weight loss, and magnolia and hoelen combination for abdominal bloating.

Astragalus (huang qi) and white atractylodes (bai zhu) tonify the spleen and augment the Qi in order to dry dampness.

Alisma (ze xie), as well as astragalus (huang qi) promote urination and leach out dampness.

Gardenia (zhi zi) drains damp heat.

Cyperus (xiang fu) and white peony (bai shao) spreads and regulates liver Qi and are used for disharmony between the liver and spleen. Since removal of dampness and phlegm is facilitated by the proper movement of blood, tang kuei (dang gui) is added to tonify and invigorate the blood.

Platycodon (jie geng) opens up and disseminates lung Qi in addition, research has found this herb reduces the cholesterol content in the liver.

The seaweeds, laminaria (kun bu) and sargassum (hai zao), are included in the formula to regulate the thyroid, clear dampness, and dissolve masses.

Crataegus (shan zha) reduces and guides out food stagnation.

Scute (huang qin) clears heat and dries dampness.

Ginger (gan jiang) warms the middle to facilitate the digestive system.

Magnolia bark (hou po) promotes the movement of Qi, transforms dampness, and resolves stagnation.

Pinellia (ban xia) dries dampness, transforms phlegm, and causes rebellious Qi to descend.

Citrus (chen pi) regulates the Qi, improves the transportive function of the spleen, adjunct the middle, and prevents stagnation.

Serving Size

Internal: 2 to 4 tablets three times per day Take 1/2 hour before meals with 2 large glasses of water or Astra Diet Tea

90 tablets, 750 mg., 15 day supply

Ingredients

Astragalus root (huang qi), Alisma rhizome (ze xie), Gardenia fruit (zhi zi), Cyperus rhizome (xiang fu), Coix seed (yi yi ren), Tang Kuei root (dang gui), White Peony root (bai shao), White Atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu), Platycodon root (jie geng), Sargassum herb (hai zao), Crataegus fruit (shan zha), Scute root (huang qin), Ginger rhizome (gan jiang), Laminaria leaf (kun bu), Magnolia bark (hou po), Pinellia rhizome (ban xia), Citrus peel (chen pi)

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.