Author: Zhu Haiqing, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb and one of the most important tonics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In daily life, we often encounter health enthusiasts who use Astragalus as a health supplement, but sometimes people ask me, “Pharmacist Zhu, … Read more
Huang Qi (Astragalus), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, is the root of the leguminous plant Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus). It is harvested in spring and autumn, with the soil, fibrous roots, and root tips removed, then sun-dried until 60-70% dry, bundled, and further dried. Its functions and indications include: tonifying Qi and stabilizing the exterior, … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) Resist sweating and stabilize the exterior Promote wound healing and tissue regeneration For Qi deficiency, do not use sparingly Astragalus, known as Huang Qi in Chinese medicine, is the root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil and fibrous roots, and sun-dried until … Read more
Astragalus – Original StateAstragalus – Medicinal Material Astragalus – Slices It is the root of the leguminous plant Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. It is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Heilongjiang, and other regions. Harvested in spring and autumn, the roots are cleaned of fibrous roots … Read more
HuangqiAstragalusASTRAGALI RADIX1. 2020 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia This product is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao) or Membranous Huangqi (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge.). It is harvested in spring and autumn, with the fibrous roots and root tips removed and then dried in the … Read more
Follow 【Wang Fang Talks TCM】, your local TCM expert A Discussion on Astragalus (Huang Qi) Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi (黄芪), is a key herb for tonifying Qi, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. In ancient texts, it was written as “Huang Qi”. Li Shizhen explained in the Ben Cao Gang … Read more
Encyclopedia of Cordyceps Knowledge Follow Us • Learn More Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes: “Astragalus for internal use, Ginseng for external use.” This indicates that the health benefits of Astragalus (Huang Qi) are quite significant. Astragalus, as a warming and tonifying herb, is particularly suitable for treating symptoms of fatigue caused by Qi deficiency, earning … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Qi-tonifying herb, first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica), classified as a superior herb. Astragalus is the dried root of the leguminous plant Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) or Huang Qi (Astragalus mongholicus), which is sweet and slightly warm in nature. … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert to Promote Health Knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Astragalus, known as Huang Qi (黄芪) in Chinese, is classified as a “superior” herb in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. Many medical texts explain that “Qi” means longevity, and the herb’s yellow color signifies its role as a premier tonic … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) Source: This product is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao) or Membranous Pod Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge.). Related Names: Yuan Qi, Huang Qi, Mian Qi, Hong Qi, Xi Qi, Kou Qi, Chou Qi, Bu Kui Qi, Hun Yuan Qi, Da … Read more