History

First mentioned in an ancient Chinese book,
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous) is used throughout the
Orient as a tonic food and healthful plant. Astragalus is a
member of the legume family. It is an upright, yellow-flowered
perennial herb that grows about two feet tall. The genus
Astragalus encompasses more than 2000 species worldwide and is
beleived by botanists to be the largest genus of flowering
plants.

Astragakus is a key herb in traditional
Chinese "FuZhen" therapy. Traditional FuZhen theory concentrates
on the body's own ability to rejuvinate and maintain food
health. Astragalus is often taken with Ginseng and Reishi
Mushroom.

Additional Information

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