ASTRA ISATIS Ingredients include Isatis leaf extract & root (da qing ye & ban lan gen), Astragalus root extract (huang qi), Bupleurum root (chai hu), Kombu leaf extract (kun bu), Codonopsis root extract (dang shen), Barrenwort aerial (yin yang huo), Lycium fruit extract (gou qi zi), Chinese Yam root extract (shan yao), Ligustrum fruit (nu zhen zi), White Mulberry leaf extract (sang ye), Bai-Zhu Atractylodes rhizome (bai zhu), Licorice root extract (gan cao). Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable cellulose) and rice bran. ABOUT HEALTH CONCERNS Chinese Herbal Tradition Health Concerns is known for bringing the centuries of knowledge amassed in the Chinese herbal tradition to the West. Today Health Concerns continues to adapt traditional formulas by applying the science of modern biochemistry. As a result, Health Concerns can offer a variety of formulas for a full range of TCM treatment protocols as well as many products that address the specific conditions of Western patients. Our Commitment to Quality Health Concerns' commitment to herbalism, medicinal herbs, and modern science provides you with reliable formulas. Since our inception, we have been committed to taking whatever measures are necessary to provide safe herbs, free of contaminants or harmful ingredients. We provide a reliable source of effective, quality Chinese herbs. Our herb sourcing results in Chinese herbal formulas offering you the benefits of both ancient wisdom and modern science. Mission & Values Since we opened our doors, our commitment to provide access to the purest herbs possible has been our driving force. Our criteria for uniformity and consistent potency are high above industry standards enabling us to ensure the optimum effectiveness of our formulas. We are dedicated to providing a wealth of expert and educational resources to our customers. We strive to make our community and the world around us a better place. FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Herb Selection Our quality control program begins with the herbs themselves. We hand select the finest wild picked or organically grown herbs whenever possible, paying close attention to species, region of cultivation, time of harvest, and the spirit in which plants are grown and collected. We use only the most potent part of the plant. We do not use herbs that are endangered, sprayed or fumigated. Latest Technology Trained herbalists evaluate our herbs for quality on the basis of smell, taste and appearance, as has been done for thousands of years. The amount of active components, strength, and efficacy are then analyzed. To screen for contamination, samples are sent to independent labs, which use the latest technology. Processing, Potency, & Combining Components Once the herbs have been analyzed, they are then processed according to tradition to maximize potency and eliminate undesired effects. Raw herbs may be steamed, baked, alcohol-soaked or ginger-processed. The selection of each herb is double-checked and quantities are weighed twice so that formulas are uniform from batch to batch. We devote meticulous attention to each individual component of a formula. Tableting and Packaging The herbs are encapsulated into vegan capsules that are easy-to-swallow and well-absorbed. During the final stage of manufacturing, they are packaged into bottles, inner and outer safety seals are applied, and each bottle is stamped with a lot number and manufacture date. A sample of each batch is sent to an outside lab to ensure the accuracy, purity and potency.
