Astragalus or huang qi comes from the bean family and is traditionally used to support a healthy immune system or by those who are suffering from stress astragalus has been used for almost 2 000 years in traditional chinese medicine to build up and protect the entire body10 pounds of whole astragalus are concentrated into one pound of extract for you to consume immediately astragalus can be added instantly to warm water as a tea or mixed with your favourite smoothie or beverage of choice