Astra 8 Immune Tonic Liquid

Features astragalus, traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help improve immune system function, reduce the frequency of common colds, increase vitality and help the body adapt to stress.

Contains Siberian ginseng, which is traditionally used to relieve fatigue and aid recovery after illness in Western herbal medicine.

Contains a total of eight traditional Chinese herbs including reishi mushroom, codonopsis, schisandra, ligustrum, Chinese licorice and white atractylodes.

Adults in Australia may catch between two to four colds a year.1 While most will recover from the mild symptoms of the common cold virus within a few days, sometimes convalescing can take a week or longer.

Astragalus: traditionally used to improve immune system function to fight illness
Fusion Health Astra 8 Immune Tonic contains astragalus, which is considered one of the most important immune tonics in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it’s used to support the immune system to fight illness to help reduce the frequency the common cold.

Siberian ginseng: traditionally used to aid recovery from illness
Astragalus is combined with Siberian ginseng, which is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to assist with recovering from illness during convalescence.

Feeling run down?
In addition to its immune system-supporting properties, astragalus is traditionally taken in TCM to enhance vitality, while helping the body to adapt to stress.

Similarly, Siberian ginseng supports the body’s healthy stress responses, while at the same time relieving fatigue, based on its traditional use in Western herbal medicine.

References:
1. Health Direct. Last updated April 2020 and accessed August 2020 from https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/colds
2. Victoria State Government. Last updated June 2011 and accessed August 2020 from betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cold

Adults: Take 10mL two times a day, or as professionally prescribed. Dilute each dose in 50mL of water or juice and consume immediately.

Adults only. Do not use in children. Do not use during pregnancy, breastfeeding or in children.

Contains ethanol, glycerol (vegetable), spearmint oil and purified water. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

No added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, gluten, nuts, dairy or animal products.

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Each 5mL contains herbal extracts dry concentrate:

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root 720mg, dry equiv.720mgLigustrum (Ligustrum lucidum) fruit 425mg, dry equiv.425mgCodonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula) root 285mg, dry equiv.285mgReishi (Ganoderma lucidum) mushroom 285mg, dry equiv.285mgWhite atractylodes (Atractylodes macrocephala) rhizome 285mg, dry equiv.285mgSiberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root 250mg, dry equiv.250mgSchisandra (Schisandra chinensis) fruit 175mg, dry equiv.175mgChinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) root 18.75mg, dry equiv.75mg

Contains ethanol, glycerol (vegetable), spearmint oil and purified water.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

No added artificial flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, gluten, nuts, dairy or animal products.

What is Fusion Health Astra 8 for?

Astra 8 is a traditional Chinese medicine formula that contains astragalus to help reduce the frequency of common colds, as an adaptogen, helps the body adapt to stress and helps to increase vitality.

How should I take Astra 8?

For liquid: Adult dosage: Take 10mL two times a day or as professionally prescribed. Dilute each dose in 50mL of water or juice and consume immediately. For tablets: Take 2 tablets once a day or as professionally prescribed. Take 2 tablets two times a day to relieve fatigue, support defensive qi and strengthen lung gi, based on traditional use in Chinese medicine.

Who can benefit from taking Astra 8?

Anyone looking to boost their immune system or reduce the frequency of colds can benefit from Astra 8. It is ideal for individuals who frequently get sick or need extra immune support during flu season or winter months.

Can Astra 8 be used during cold season?

Yes, Astra 8 can be taken during the cold season to enhance immunity and reduce the chances of getting sick. It is also beneficial for those recovering from colds.