Astragalus
Astragalus membranaceus
The herb of longevity.
Astragalus is quite the sophisticated herb! I imagine a professor, old as dust, refusing to retire because her research will never be complete. Mentally agile and physically spry; she’ll donate her body to science.
Although Astragalus is a beautiful flower, we primarily use the root for medicinal purposes.
Astragalus root is known to be the herb of longevity, health restoration, and life extension. The most promising actions pertain to our immune system and blood. Astragalus is immunodilating, antibacterial, and activates Telomerase. Allow me to break it down for you:
Our bodies contain a protein enzyme known as Telomerase, which protects and strengthens our DNA from damage and aging. Throughout our life, our cells are continually multiplying, dividing, and dying. Rinse and repeat. Cells are damaged by stress, poor diet, environmental factors, radiation, and other day to day factors, causing them to be altered and degraded.
Telomerase tones the process and keeps the cells healthy and responsive to their original, organic blueprint. However, just like any molecule in our body, Telomerase depletes over time.
Astragalus stimulates Telomerase production, and for this reason it earned the title in Chinese medicine as the herb of longevity.
Beyond its reparative qualities, Astragalus is an adaptogen meaning it has a balancing effect for the body and mind. It has properties which positively uplift energy levels and reduce stress. As a supreme blood cleansing and toning herb, increasing circulation and blood flow, Astragalus is friendly to the lungs, heart, and internal healing by invigorating the blood.
Due to its cell repair and rejuvenating compounds, Astragalus reduces inflammation and in turn provides essential health to skin care and bone strength.
After having read this beautiful tale of the Astragalus root, how likely are you to add Astragalus root to your regular herbal intake?
Find Astragalus root in Sage & Aqua products ImmuniTea and Immunity Boost tincture.