Chinese Herbs for 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.                Immune System Enhancement Jade Shield - Astragalus Combination 150 tablets, 650 mgs (a month's supply) $24.95 View Cart   Mail Order Call : Toll Free: 877-922.4372 Classically known as Augmented Jade Windscreen, this formula is used to build defensive energy (wei qi) and COMING THIS FALL from BayTree Publications Dr. Shen's Handbook: A Patient's Guide to Chinese Medicine Consolidate the Surface (protect against cold, flu, and other illness-causing invasions). Formula Source: Jade Windscreen Powder, Teachings of Zhu Dan Xi Actions: Augments the Qi, Stabilizes the Exterior Augmentation: addition of Ligustrum lucidum (privit fruit Nu Zhen Zi and Cinammomi ramulus cinammon twig Gui Zhi Practitioner Note: Adding Ligustrum expands the immune enhancing property of astragalus while reducing the drying properties of both the atractylodes and the ledebouriella. Replacing some siler and bai zhu with cinnamon twig also reduces dryness. These changes make the formula more potent and suitable for long-term use for those with dry or yin deficient constitutions. Ingredients, Functions, and Major Chemical Constituents Astragali Radix 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 Functions: Benefits the Qi(Qi), Lifts the Yang, Strengthens the Spleen/ (pancreas), Tonifies the Wei Qi (defensive energy) Major constituents: 2,4-dihydroxy-5,6-dimethoxyisoflavane, choline, betain, kumkatenine, glucoronic acid, b=sitosterol Ligustri Lucidi Fructus Botanical Name: Ligustrum lucidum English name: Privet fruit Mandarin name: Nu Zhen Zi Japanese name: Joteishi Korean name: Yojungja Taste: Bitter and Sweet Nature: Neutral, Extremely safe Functions: 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) Major constituents: oleanolic acid, mannitol, palmitic acid, linoleic acid, ursolic acid Atractylodis Rhizoma Botanical Name: Atractylodis macrocephala English name: Atractylodis rhizome Mandarin name: Bai Zhu Japanese name: Byakujutsu Korean name: Paekch'ul Taste:Bitter and Sweet Nature: Warm, Extremely safe Functions: Stabilizes the Exterior, Benefits th Qi, Tonifies the Spleen/pancreas, Dries Dampness Major constituents: atractylol, atractylon, Vitamine A Cinnamomi, Ramulus Botanical Name: Cinnamomum cassia English name: Cinnamon twig Mandarin name: Gui Zhi Japanese name: Keishi Korean name: Kyechi Taste: Acrid and Sweet Nature: Warm, Extremely safe Functions:Adjusts the Protective Qi, Warms the Channels, Disperses Cold, Moves and Strenghens the Yang, Transforms Qi Major constituents: cinnamic aldehyde, ethyl cinnamate Ledebouriellae Sesloidis Radix Botanical Name: Ledebourilla or Saposhinikovia English name: Siler Mandarin name: Fang Feng Japanese name: Bofu Korean name: Bangp'ung Taste: Acrid and Sweet Nature: Slightly Warm, Extremely safe Functions: Releases the Exterior, Expels Wind Cold, Expels Wind Damp, Major constituents: mannitol, phenols JADE WINDSCREEN 150 tablets, 650 mgs (a month's supply) $24.95 View Cart   ASTRAGALUS HUANG QI (Milk Vetch root) - Radix Astragali In the Essentials of the Materia Medica (1694 AD), ASTRAGALUS (Huang qi) was called "the senior of all herbs" . It 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. This herb is recognized for increasing the body's resistance and is now considered one of the world's greatest immune tonics. Use: 9-30 gms. Astragalus root has seven different known functions. The following combinations illustrate this point: Astragalus + Ginseng - to benefit the Qi and enhance immunity. Particularly when weak Qi results in shortness of breath, fatigue, low appetite. Astragalus + Cimicifuga (black cohosh) and/or Bupleurum - for prolapse (falling down) of the organs due to weakening of the Qi's lifting quality. Examples of prolapse are hernia, hemmerhoids, varicose veins, uterine and anal prolapse. Astragalus + Ledbouriella + Attractylodis - for spontaneous or exessive sweating due to weak protective Qi. Astragalus + Stephania + other diuretics - for edema in the upper body. This condition is marked by facial swelling, sweating, aversion to wind, and reduced urination. Astragalus + Cinnamon branches (Gui Zhi) - for pain and/or numbness due to low Qi and Blood resulting in poor flow. Astragalus + Oyster shell (Mu Li) - for night sweats caused by deficient Yin and Qi. Astragalus + Dioscorea (Yam root) - for diabetes. Superior Grade Astragalus: 16 oz Price: $49.95 View Cart 4oz- $14.95 View Cart Powdered 5:1 Concentrate 100gms - $49.95 View Cart or call toll-free 1-877-922-4372 Chinese Herbal Remedies for Other Common Ailments   top of page

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