A restorative, immune-supportive root blend crafted to clarify the system and build enduring strength.
Dandelion works to clear excess, move bile, and gently detoxify the liver, while Astragalus helps to fortify our vitality/life-force, immune tone, and deep reserves of energy. Together, they balance cleansing and building
Dandelion root clears stagnation and drains "dampness" while
Astragalus, on the other hand, fortifies the protective barrier strengthening immunity, digestion, and vitality from within.
Their synergy supports the natural rhythm of Fall and Winter: gently clear, then nourish.
How to Prepare
Decoction (tea): needed for root preparations to extract medicinal value
Add 1 tablespoon of the blend per 2–3 cups of water
Simmer 15–20 minutes, covered
Strain and enjoy hot, warm, or blended with broth
In cooking:
Add a few spoonfuls to soups, stews, or slow-cooked grains to infuse the meal with immune and liver-supportive benefits! This is my favourite way to help the whole family to benefit from these beautiful Fall tonics.
The Roots & Their Medicine
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinalis)
Bitter, clearing -- roasted for warmth/enhanced digestive benefit
Promotes healthy liver and gallbladder function
Encourages elimination
Supports skin and hormonal balance through improved detoxification
Known for centuries as a fall tonic
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus)
Sweet, tonifying, deeply restorative
Strengthens immune defense and digestive energy
Builds stamina and resistance to stress and fatigue
Protects against seasonal illness and fortifies vitality
Long revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a premier adaptogen for longevity and resilience with affinity for the
TCM Spleen
*** Not to be used during acute stage of illness
Balancing · Strengthening · Warming · Gently Detoxifying
Affinities: Spleen, Liver, Lungs, Immune System, Skin
Lightly earthy · Slightly sweet · Gently bitter · Warming and restorative
Suggested Use
Take daily as a tonic during fall and winter months, or anytime the body needs fortification and gentle cleansing
Adult: 8oz 1-2x/ daily or use as a base decoction for soups or grains.
Safe for long-term, seasonal use.
