Starwest Botanicals Organic Astragalus Root Cut and Sifted, 1 Pound Bulk

I add this to broths and soups. We have not got sick since we've been using this. It adds a unique flavor that we enjoy. It's a little bitter so we squeeze some lemon or lime and it balances out.

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.

I regularly buy this 1-pound bulk bag of Starwest Botanicals Organic Astragalus Root as a staple ingredient for my homemade elderberry syrup, and the quality is outstanding. Quality & Prep: The cut and sifted form is fantastic to work with. The root pieces are clean, uniform, and hold up beautifully to the long simmering process required to extract all the beneficial properties. It infuses perfectly alongside the elderberries, ginger, and spices, lending a very mild, pleasant earthiness to the liquid before it gets strained out and sweetened. Value: Purchasing this in a 1-pound bulk size is an excellent value and far more economical than trying to source smaller quantities. If you regularly brew your own wellness syrups or custom herbal teas, this bag is a top-tier, cost-effective choice that will easily last you through many batches

I purchased this as a tea for kidney health, at the suggestion of a nutritionist. I've since used it in cereal: (soak overnight with oat groats or steel-cut oats), and as a base for soups. Its chewiness also adds texture.

Love it, such a great flavour as a tea or in your chicken soup. It truly helps your congestion, coughs etc. Will buy again.