Astragalus: The Premier Qi-Boosting Herb and Its Applications
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus or Membranous Atractylodes. It has a sweet and warm nature and is one of the most commonly used medicinal materials, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. Its effects include tonifying Qi and stabilizing the exterior, promoting urination and reducing … Read more