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Astragalus Root, Herb for Immunity & Chinese Medicine for the Immune System     The Immune System According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)     Astragalus Root: Chinese Herb for Immunity     Chinese Medicine for the Immune System     Acupuncture for Immunity   Find a Practitioner of Chinese Medicine to Help with Your Immune System   Email Consultations for Help with Chinese Herbs and Immunity               Traditional Chinese Medicine on Immunity       In the West, the idea of an immune system is a recent idea, less than a hundred years old.  In China, doctors were strengthening the defensive energy (wei qi) over a thousand years ago. It was easy for them to understand the idea protective energy, because they already understood the concept of qi, and the fact that qi, could influence our health as well as be effected by our health.           Astragalus Root, The Most Popular Chinese Herb for the Immune System   Astragalus Root   Astragalus Benefits   ASTRAGALUS (Huang qi) tonifies the Spleen, Stomach, Qi and Blood, and Benefits the Wei Qi (immune system). Research has shown it to lower blood pressure and increase endurance and immunity. This herb is recognized for increasing the body's resistance and is now considered one of the world's greatest immune tonics.   The quality of astragalus root can be seen in its yellowish color. Yellow color indicates good quality.   Use: 9-30 gms. of whole herbs per day; or 3 - 5 grams per day of concentrate.   Superior Grade Whole Astragalus Root: 1 lb. ( use 9-30 grams of raw astragalus a day. Boil whole astragalus for 30 minutes)   add to cart to check current price. View Cart   Highest Quality Astragalus Extract (Use 3-9 grams of astragalus extract per day. Stir into any liquid and drink) Powdered 5:1 Concentrated Astragalus Extract 100gms   add to cart to check current price or call toll-free 1-877-922-4372 View Cart          Immune System Boost Jade Shield Astragalus Root Combination                     150 tablets, 650 mgs (a month's supply) add to cart to check current price or call toll-free 1-877-922-4372 View Cart     Known as Augmented Jade Windscreen, this formula is used:   To boost immunity (wei qi) and fight immune system disease.   A Patient's Guide to Chinese Medicine By Joel Harvey Schreck   Now Available from BayTree Publications FREE SHIPPING $18.95   View Cart  To consolidate the surface (protect against cold and flu)   Original formula source: Jade Windscreen Powder, Teachings of Zhu Dan Xi Ingredients Astragalus Root Botanical Name: Astragalus Membricanaceus English name: Milk-vetch root Mandarin name: Huang Qi Japanese name: Ogi Korean name: Hwanggi Taste: Sweet Nature: Warming, Extremely safe Benefits: Benefits the Qi(Qi), Lifts the Yang, Strengthens the Spleen/ (pancreas), Tonifies the Wei Qi (defensive energy)   Ligustri Lucidi Fructus Botanical Name: Ligustrum lucidum English name: Privet fruit Mandarin name: Nu Zhen Zi Japanese name: Joteishi Korean name: Yojungja Benefits: Nourishes and Tonifies the Liver and Kidney Yin ( This means: promotes the flow of energy and the storage of energy and blood), Strengthens the Jing (slows aging)     Atractylodis Rhizoma Botanical Name: Atractylodis macrocephala English name: Atractylodis rhizome Mandarin name: Bai Zhu Japanese name: Byakujutsu Korean name: Paekch'ul Benefits: Stabilizes the Exterior, Benefits th Qi, Tonifies the Spleen/pancreas, Dries Dampness   Cinnamomi, Ramulus Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia English name: Cinnamon twig Mandarin name: Gui Zhi Japanese name: Keishi Korean name: Kyechi Benefits:Adjusts the Protective Qi, Warms the Channels, Disperses Cold, Moves and Strenghens the Yang, Transforms Qi     Ledebouriellae Sesloidis Radix Botanical Name: Ledebourilla or Saposhinikovia English name: Siler Mandarin name: Fang Feng Japanese name: Bofu Korean name: Bangp'ung Benefits: Releases the Exterior, Expels Wind Cold, Expels Wind Damp,   JADE WINDSCREEN 150 tablets, 650 mgs (about a month's supply) add to cart to check current price or call toll-free 1-877-922-4372 View Cart     more on astragalus root      E-MAIL CONSULTATIONS for IMMUNE DISEASE $60 USD A consultation consists of several e-mail exchanges resulting in an herbal prescription, treatment plan and possibly other suggestion. Consutations do not include the cost of herbs. In your first e-mail, briefly describe yourself. Mention your gender, age, occupations, symptoms (including how long you've had them for) and any Western diagnosis. List the medicines you use and occasions when you have been hospitalized for any reason. Attachments such as photos or videos are OK, but not necessary. View Cart After purchasing a consultation e-mail to: questions@drshen.com   recommend this article   Information on this site is provided for educational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your own physician or other medical professional.  Shen Herb Inc.makes no claims as to efficacy or safety of products appearing on this site. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   top of page