Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is the dried rhizome of the plants Coptis chinensis, Coptis trifolia, or Coptis deltoidea, commonly known as “Wei Lian”, “Ya Lian”, and “Yun Lian” respectively. It is harvested in autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, then dried and any remaining fibrous roots are knocked off. It can be found … Read more
Dang Shen (党参) is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine that has excellent qi-boosting effects. If one experiences fatigue, shortness of breath, or mental lethargy, drinking soaked Dang Shen can effectively help restore health. The Benefits of Drinking Soaked Dang Shen Dang Shen has many effects on the body; not only is its qi-boosting effect … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicinal herb that is commonly used in daily life. It can be prepared as a decoction or infused in water, serving to tonify the body and alleviate physical weakness. While most people are familiar with the medicinal properties of the root of the Astragalus plant, today … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a well-known medicinal herb with high nutritional value. Drinking Astragalus tea enhances its health benefits. Regular consumption not only boosts the body’s immune system but also protects the cardiovascular system. Recommended Highlights Enhancing Immune Function Astragalus can increase the levels of T lymphocyte subgroups, preventing chemotherapy drugs from damaging the immune … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), a traditional Chinese medicinal material, is known as the “King of Qi Tonics.” In ancient Chinese medical texts, Astragalus is often written as “Huang Qi,” where “Qi” refers to the elderly, implying that the medicinal effects of Astragalus are significant. Below, let us explore the efficacy and functions of Astragalus. Astragalus is … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang Astragalus (Huang Qi) has a sweet and slightly warm flavor, and it enters the Spleen and Lung meridians, making it a favored herb among practitioners. The “Tang Ye Ben Cao” states that it is a medicine for the … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) (qí), a medicinal herb, also known as Huang Qi or Bei Qi, is one of the most commonly used herbs in TCM for Qi tonification, with significant efficacy. The medicinal history of Astragalus spans over 2000 years, first documented in the Han Dynasty tomb of Mawangdui in the silk manuscript “Fifty-Two Diseases … Read more
Astragalus Benefits1. Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Exterior Raw Astragalus (Huang Qi) has the effects of tonifying Qi, strengthening the exterior, promoting urination, reducing swelling, and detoxifying to promote tissue regeneration. It is suitable for symptoms such as spontaneous sweating, night sweats, blood stasis, edema, and abscesses that do not heal or take a long … Read more
Astragalus, traceable to the silk manuscripts “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas” unearthed from the Han Dynasty tomb at Mawangdui, is listed as a superior herb in the “Shennong’s Herbal Classic.” Li Shizhen elaborated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “Astragalus is yellow in color, symbolizing the long-lasting benefits of supplementation, hence the name ‘Qichang’…” Astragalus is derived … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Chinese herb. It was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and classified as a superior herb, originally named Huang Qi. Li Shizhen stated: “Qi means long, and Huang means yellow; it is named so because it is the best … Read more