Astra Essence – by Health Concerns

Astra Essence - by Health Concerns

(Astra Essence) - Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level. This can happen as a result of intense or prolonged stress, and also may show up during or after acute or chronic infections, especially respiratory infections. In Chinese Medicine Adrenal + Fatigue is considered to be a combination of 3 pathologies: Kidney yin, yang, and Jing deficiency, Qi and Blood deficiency, and a weakness in the middle burner.    A long enough period in this state can lead to adrenal fatigue, premature aging, weakness, fatigue, lack of interest, drive, and satisfaction, as well as exhaustion of energy both physically and mentally. As always when dealing with a long standing pattern like this you want to address it on multiple levels. In Chinese medicine we feel that the best way to regenerate really deep deficiencies like this is with Chinese herbs.

When looking for a more modern day formula to tonify the deep kidney reserves, as well as nourish and replenish the qi and blood, look for one containing one or more of the following herbs:

Du Zhong to Tonifies the kidney energy as well as strengthen the knees and low back

Rou Gui to revitalize the Kidney Yang and warm the lower body

Ren shen which helps to tonify the Qi, strengthen the Lungs and spleen as well as improve mental function.

Therapeutic Actions

• Treats degenerative conditions and deterioration of brain function, vertigo, hearing loss, dizziness, and loss of memory
• Strengthens the immune system and speeds recovery from illness, especially useful in chemo and radiotherapies
• May be used as a tonic for infertility or impotence
• Excellent overall tonic
• Reduces frequent urination and hair loss
• Use to balance blood glucose in diabetes

TCM Function

• Tonifies kidney essence (jing)
• Tonifies kidney yin and yang
• Tonifies Qi and blood

Ingredients

• Huang Qi (Astragalus root)
• Sha Yuan Ji Zi (Astragalus seed) & seed)
• Nu Zhen Zi (Ligustrum fruit)
• He Shou Wu (He-Shou-Wu root)
• Gou Qi Zi (Lycium fruit)
• Shu DI Huang (Rehmannia (cooked) root)
• Du Zhong (Eucommia bark)
• Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta seed)
• Ren Shen (Ginseng root)
• Dang Gui (Tang Kuei root)
• Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus fruit)

Recommended Dosing

• 3-4 capsules 3 times a day for an average adult (18-60 years of age, approximately 150 lbs). This standard dosage may be increased or decreased depending on the patient's individual factors, such as age, body weight, type of illness and severity.
• Serve with warm water on an empty stomach, 2-3 hours apart from your prescription medication or other supplements. Do not take with tea, coffee, juice, soda or any other beverages.