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Astra 8™
Astragalus 8 Herbal Supplement
Si Jun Zi Tang
Symptoms
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Wei qi
(Defensive Energy) Weak
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Limbs,
Aching
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Hypoglycemia
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Fatigue
- Spleen and lung qi deficiency
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Emphysema - Spleen and lung deficiency
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Cough -
Lung qi deficiency
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Breathing, Difficult - Lung and spleen deficiency
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Asthma
- Spleen and lung qi deficiency
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Strengthen immunity
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Qi
tonic
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Protect
immunity
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Poor
memory
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Mental
fatigue
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Lung qi
deficiency
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General
tonic - anti-aging
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Emphysema
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Bronchitis - Weak lungs
Therapeutic Actions
1. Take
for immune system enhancement and as an energy tonic. May be used for fatigue,
systemic weakness, night sweats, adrenal deficiencies, chills, diarrhea, muscle
aches, and inability to concentrate.
2. Has adaptogenic properties; helps the body adapt to stress
3. Useful for weak lungs
Chinese
Therapeutic Effects
Tonify
the lung, spleen, and kidney qi
Strengthen wei qi
Administration
Internal: 3 tablets BID to TID between meals
90 tablets, 750 mg, 15 day supply
270 tablets, 750 mg, 45 day supply
Contraindications: Warming tonic that may be too warm for some patients,
reduce dosage or take an alternate formula
Ingredients
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Schizandra fruit wu wei zi
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Codonopsis root dang shen
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Eleuthero root ci wu jia\
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Red Ganoderma (reishi) fruiting body ling zhi
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Ligustrum fruit nu zhen zi
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Oryza sprout gu ya
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Licorice root gan cao
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Astragalus root huang qi
Formula
Rationale
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 eleuthero root (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) as a digestant.
Clinical
Notes
1. Astra
8 may be taken over a long period as an excellent daily tonic and immune
regulator
2. The formula was used in the Immune Enhancement Project in San Francisco and
in the Transfusion Safety Study at the Univ. of Miami in Florida
3. The herbs in the formula contain adaptogens which help alleviate a depressed
immune system. For example, Astra 8 can be used as support therapy during cancer
treatment.
4. Some of the herbs appear to have a homeostatic effect on the immune system:
deficient immune function may be strengthened, or overactive immune responses
may be calmed
5. While restoring the immune system, Astra 8 also benefits the cardiovascular
system
6. Astra 8 may be used for chronic muscle pain due to Spleen deficiency
7. Has been used in the treatment of emphysema and other conditions with weak
lung Qi
Additional Formulas
• For
additional immune system and energy enhancement, take with Power Mushrooms
• When a cooler formula is necessary for immune problems, see Astra Isatis
• Astra Essence tonifies yin, yang, Qi and blood
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