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

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 really enjoy adding these Astragalus roots to my tea blends, nice flavour.

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.

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.