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. Read more

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. Read more

I actually bought this for my horse that has a chronic cough. I mostly want to comment on all of the negative reviews about this product being from China. Astragalus is native to China and Mongolia and known for Chinese medicinal purposes. I would recommend only buying Astragalus Root that does come from China Read more

Well, not exactly perfect when they arrived. i failed to notice that i ordered root cut and not powder. but it was no big deal to powder up the root pieces in an old coffee mill. Second time i ordered these and am happy with it. Starwest has so far not failed me in sending superior products. Read more

We drink it as a tea and eat it in salads as well. Astragalus is an essential herb for your immune system and is well known to help fight viral & bacteria infections, inflammation, and even cancer. Read more

I purchased this to assist with the result of our wildfires to my lungs.I found it to be very beneficial. Read more

bought for my mom, she said it's OK， But still take time. Read more

I always buy Starwest herbs but had never had astragalus before. Some call it sweet but I don't think so but not unpleasant. Made a hot tea with it and tasted good. True to picture Read more

I have tried this brand a few times and it always makes a good cup of astragalous tea.I use several teaspoons per cup but its to your own tasteIt says organic but its from China so Im not quite sure how organic it really isI prefer it over the powder.Price is reasonable considering the quantity Read more

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. Read more

Product & packaging is exactly as promised in description. Read more

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

A very fresh and potent astralagus. Love it mixed with fresh ginger, lemon and honey. Perfect energizer! Read more