| Astra 8 is the most popular product in the Health Concerns brand - highly effective for toning the body's defense system and helping the body adapt to stress, and boost energy. Astra-8 Defense Builder herbs are especially useful for people who worry, think too much, eat sweets and feel cold and tired. Packaging: Economy Size - 270 tablets Note: Astra 8 is also available in a Regular Size bottle of 50 tablets - CLICK HERE for information.
Recommended Dosage: 2-3 tablets, 2 times per day Product Overview Health Concerns Astra 8 is a Chinese herbal remedy for immune system enhancement and is widely known as a popular energy tonic. The formula is a proprietary blend by Health Concerns, and is also known as Si Jun Zi Tang or Astragalus 8 Herbal Supplement. Astra 8 may be taken over a long period as and is an excellent daily formula and immune regulator. It may be used for fatigue, systemic weakness, adrenal deficiencies, diarrhea, muscle aches, and inability to concentrate. It also has adaptogenic properties - helping the body adapt to stress - and is useful for weak lungs. According to Chinese herbal theory, the ingredients in Astra 8 act to tonify the Lung, Spleen and Kidney Qi and Strengthen Wei Qi. Astra 8 contains Astragalus (Huang Qi), an herb that has been the subject of much research because of its immune enhancing ability. Astragalus has been shown to have significant antiviral activity. All of the herbs in the formula are Qi tonics that support Astragalus with the intention of boosting the immune and energy systems. Ganoderma (Ling Zhi) is included for its immune enhancing effects. Schizandra (Wu Wei Zi) combined with Eleutheroginseng (Ci Wu Jia) promote body energy and mental activity while protecting the liver from chronic viral infections. Codonopsis (Dang Shen), and Licorice (Gan Cao) together treat immune deficiency and autoimmune disorders. Ligustrum (Nu Zhen Zi) promotes circulation and removes toxins from the liver, and also has immune enhancing properties. Oryza (Gu Ya) is a digestant. Product Details Proprietary blend of Astragalus Root (Huang Qi), Ligustrum fruit (Nu Zhen Zi), Ganoderma Reishi (Ling Zhi), Eleuthro root (Ci Wu Jia), Codonopsis root (Dang Shen), Schizandra fruit (Wu Wei Zi), Licorice root (Gan Cao) and Oryza sprout (Gu Ya). About the Manufacturer Health Concerns was the first company to manufacture Chinese herbal products in the United States for practitioners. For twelve years Health Concerns has established a reputation for excellence. Its formulas are created on the basis of traditional Chinese Medicine and modern biochemistry and developed by experienced professionals. Health Concerns formulas are manufactured under the strictest quality controls and tested extensively to ensure optimum effectiveness, potency and bioavailability. Health Concerns is now dedicated to promoting the benefits of its herbal therapies beyond just herbal practitioners by offering its popular Chinese Energetic Formulas line through Chinese Herbs Direct. Similar to: Astragalus & Ligustrum Formula, Huang Qi Dong Qing Pian | 
