Starwest Botanicals Organic Astragalus Root - Dried Herb for Tea, Natural Immune Support, Cut & Sifted, Promotes Wellness, Certified Kosher, Non-GMO- Bulk 1 lb Bag

Great product! I've tried a few other brands and they tasted terrible, and/or had an unpleasant stringy texture. I choked them down anyway, but it made me so grateful for this astragalus, as it has a delicious smoky but fresh flavor, and a chewy-crunchy nutty texture. I don't like taking pills, especially when it comes to herbs, so I'm really happy with this one, and will definitely order again. It's great as a tea, mixed into cereals, or to just eat straight out of the bag.Also, I should note, it seems very potent, as when I first started taking it, I noticed a mild herx - sweats, flu-like symptoms of achy muscles and fever and crawly-skin, it definitely felt like something was clearing out of my system for a couple of days. I continued taking it, did not scale back my dosage, and by the third day it was gone and I felt really good.The reason why I started taking Astragalus in first place is as a preventative against contracting Lyme as recommended by Stephen Buhner in his book Healing Lyme and Its Co-infections. I am outdoors a lot in tick-infested areas and my boyfriend has chronic Lyme, so it's definitely a concern for me. Astragalus is a wonderful immune-enhancing herb that can be taken indefinitely, unlike a lot of immune-enhancing herbs, such as Echinacea or Goldenseal that can't be taken every day for long periods of time.This astragalus also has other wonderful and noticeable benefits for hair and skin, and the adrenals - I've noticed an increase in stamina, better mood, healthier hair and skin and more balanced digestion since I've been taking it, so I'd definitely recommend it as a great all-around great adaptogenic herb, and I'm very much hoping it will protect me against Lyme as well.

Great product.

Organic astragalus root is a tea blend powerhouse, offering a subtle, earthy flavor and a host of health benefits. Known for its immune boosting properties, this root adds depth and wellness to any brew. Perfect for those seeking a natural, nourishing addition to their tea ritual.

I have been coping with being chronically fatigued my whole life.I didn't know exactly what to do, its hard to do ANYTHING when you feel like hot garbage all the time.Already having a connection to Chinese medicine and martial arts I turned there.My particular condition is affected by my kidney chi.Yes.. The energy influenced and associated with the kidneys. My ancestral chi.Taking in Food, Air, Water, everything you consume in your body turns into energy, science can attest to this at least in the parts we can measure and perceive.You are what you eat as they say.So far I have been brewing a cup of this every night (I do miss a few days here and there lately)And I have noticed a significant change in my entire life, I have a new better paying job, I am more Athletic, Productive, Creative... that energy that was broken inside me was holding me back and this has helped to heal it along with some specific Tai Chi movements to heal kidney chi.I can't say that it would work for everyone, but when you can feel the movement of chi in your body and are able to focus it on organs this seems to boost that exponentially.

I love this brand and have purchased it several times and will again. I have used it and love it.

Got this to improve energy. Can't tell yet if it will do that longterm, but the root looks and smells very fresh and easily makes a mild, pleasant tea. It may deserve 5 stars for effectiveness, just can't tell that yet, but think it's likely a better form than powders in terms of maintaining freshness or potency and plan to continue to buy.

Good price

I have been using this as a tea in the morning. Has a great flavor and seems very fresh.