Fusion Astra 8 is traditionally taken in Chinese medicine to enhance immune defences and to help decrease the frequency of common colds.
Fusion Health Astra 8 features astragalus, a highly valued and important immune tonic in both Chinese medicine and Western herbal medicine, where its used to improve the natural immune defences of the body, enhancing immunity.
In Western herbal medicine, astragalus is traditionally taken to stimulate the body’s immune system responses while at the same time supporting the immune system to fight illness.
Astragalus also decreases the occurrence of common colds, based on its traditional use in TCM.
In Chinese medicine it’s believed that if your levels of Qi (life force energy) are low, you’ll often feel tired, run-down, or susceptible to frequent colds and lacking vitality.
The TCM tonic herb astragalus is traditionally used to not only strengthen immunity, but also to replenish or strengthen Qi.
In Chinese medicine astragalus is also traditionally used to support defensive Qi, a specific form of Qi that is traditionally believed to form part of the body’s immune defences.2
In addition to its Qi-replenishing properties, astragalus is traditionally taken in TCM to increase vitality and help the body adapt to stress.
1.Hou JP, Jin Y. The healing power of Chinese herbs and medicinal recipes. Routledge, 2005.
2. Elias J, Ketcham K. Chinese medicine for maximum immunity. Three Rivers Press, 1998.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.
Adults: Take 2 tablets once a day or as professionally prescribed. Take 2 tablets two times a day to relieve fatigue, support defensive qi and strengthen lung qi, based on traditional use in Chinese medicine.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
No added artificial flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, yeast, gluten, wheat, nuts, dairy or animal products.
Each tablet contains herbal extracts dry concentrate: | |
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root 200mg, dry equiv. | 3g (3000mg) |
Ligustrum (Ligustrum lucidum) fruit 100mg, dry equiv. | 1g (1000mg) |
White atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala) root 150mg, dry equiv. | 750mg |
Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula ) root 150mg, dry equiv. | 750mg |
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) fruiting body 65mg, dry equiv. | 650mg |
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root 30mg, dry equiv. | 450mg |
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) fruit 60mg, dry equiv. | 300mg |
Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) root and stolon 20mg, dry equiv. | 100mg |
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. | |
No added artificial flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, yeast, gluten, wheat, nuts, dairy or animal products. | |
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional. |
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Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 5-10 business days