Plant Part: Root (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet, earthy, slightly woody, and warming

Overview & Traditional Uses

Astragalus, known as Huang Qi ("Yellow Leader") in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is one of the world’s premier adaptogenic and Qi-tonifying roots. Celebrated for thousands of years as a foundational vitality botanical, it is traditionally used to fortify the body's protective energy, strengthen resilience against seasonal stressors, and support sustained physical endurance.

• Immune & Vitality Tonic: A powerhouse daily adaptogen traditionally used to support deep immune defenses, strengthen metabolic energy, and encourage stamina during seasonal transitions.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Associated with vitality, protection, life-force elevation, and warding against spiritual drain or energetic fatigue. Used in protective charms and ritual teas to shield one's personal aura.

• Culinary Simmers & Decoctions: Because of its mild, naturally sweet, and pleasant woody flavor, it is traditionally simmered into healing bone broths, vegetable soups, herbal chai blends, and long water extracts.

Brewing & Preparation

• Decoction Method: Simmer 1–2 teaspoons of cut root in 10–12 oz of water for 20–30 minutes over low heat. Strain and drink warm.

• Broth & Soup Infusion: Add 1–2 tablespoons directly into simmering soups, stews, or broths during the last 45 minutes of cooking, straining the fibrous pieces before serving.

• Pairs Well With: Elderberry, Reishi Mushroom, Ginger Root, Cinnamon, Licorice Root.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Best used as a long-term tonic rather than during the acute onset of a high fever. Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, taking immunosuppressive medications, or managing an autoimmune condition.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark pantry to maintain botanical potency.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)