Astragalus membranaceus is an herbaceous perennial and member of the pea family. Native to China, Mongolia, and North Korea, it likes to grow in grassy ecosystems and along mountainsides with plenty of sun exposure. Astragalus root has a long history of use in traditional eastern herbal practices and is referred to as huang qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Astragalus supports immune health to help you stay feeling your best and supports the body’s immune defenses to stay feeling healthy. Astragalus root is used in TCM as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress.* Historically, the dried root was decocted and enjoyed as astragalus tea, macerated as astragalus extract, or incorporated into nourishing herbal soups and broths. In these modern times, astragalus root is equally enjoyed for its wellness-supporting qualities in the form of herbal capsules.