astragalus membranaceus

Astragalus root is a nourishing immune tonic that, in the words of the brilliant Guido Masé in his masterpiece of a book The Wild Medicine Solution:

BUILDS OUR RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS & chronic weakness, returning strength, ENHANCING VITALITY & aiding in RECOVERY FROM LONGTERM STRESS.

So, yeah. We ALL need this one.

Immune stimulants (such as echinacea) activate the immune system without discernment- in the right instance this can be appropriate, but they aren’t sustainable for long term use, which can cause the boy-who-cried-wolf effect. Even more important to note, this lack of discernment can exasperate auto-immune conditions. Enter immunomodulants.

Immunomodulators BALANCE the immune system: they can safely be taken long term to bolster the system’s resiliency in the face of stress WITHOUT over-activating systems suffering from auto-immune disorders. They can simultaneously boost a sluggish system, & tone down a system that is targeting the body’s own tissues by mistake. In an era of epidemics, Astragalus is one you want in your corner. This Traditional Chinese Medicine OG battles anemia & reinforces vitality by supporting normal production of healthy red & white blood cells as well as macrophages (mobile white blood cells present at infection sites).

With an affinity for the respiratory system, appetite, nutrient absorption and adrenal support, astragalus provides safe, solid & strengthening support to kids who are exposed to a plethora of pathogens at school, those navigating chemotherapy, as well as any healthy people living in madness that is the twenty-first century.

‘While fortifying the protective shield, like a sword it repels invaders attempting to assail our body.’ (Masé, ). It’s the laid back, unassuming body guard we could all use in our back pocket these days.

Astragalus is one of the few herbs that we source outside of Vermont- that’s how important it is. Searched high & low for a good source & HALLELUJAH we found Oshala Farm, in Grants Pass, OR.*

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Rich in adaptogens, root gold is our infused herbal honey for vitality & resilience. Queen of preservation since the days of old, honey encapsulates with supreme integrity the nutrients, vitamins, minerals & flavor found in plants. Use a teaspoon in hot water instead of a teabag, on toast, or by the spoonful.

{ hillside botanicals ashwagandha & burdock with oshala farm astragalus & dandelion root in brigham apiaries raw honey }