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
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
Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi, is a perennial plant belonging to the legume family and is a significant medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Since ancient times, Astragalus has been widely used in TCM due to its rich medicinal value, believed to tonify Qi, strengthen the exterior, expel toxins, promote the resolution of … Read more
Source The dried root of the leguminous plants Mongolian Astragalus (Huang Qi) or Membranous Astragalus. Plant Description Mongolian Astragalus is a perennial herb with a long and robust main root, and the stem is erect, reaching heights of 40-80 cm. The leaves are odd-pinnate with 12-18 pairs of leaflets; the leaflets are small, oval to … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) Astragalus is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus (Huang Qi) or Membranous Milk Vetch. It is harvested in spring and autumn, with the fibrous roots and root tips removed and then sun-dried. The cleaned slices are thick, round or oval-shaped, with a yellowish-white to light brown outer skin, showing … Read more
Ginseng, with many varieties, can you distinguish them? Do you know how to choose? Can you tell apart good wild ginseng from cultivated ginseng? Have you heard the story of harvesting ginseng with a red string? … Ginseng (Ren Shen), a member of the Araliaceae family, has an upright stem that does not branch; it … Read more
Introduction to the Plant Ginseng Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. is a plant of the Araliaceae family, belonging to the genus Panax. The medicinal parts are commonly the root, rhizome, and leaves. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and then sun-dried or oven-dried.Understanding the Plant 1 Morphological Description Perennial herb; the rhizome (bulb) is short, … Read more
Below is the standard information you searched for regarding the herb Ginseng. Ginseng Plant Underwood Ginseng Cultivated Ginseng Ginseng Slices Below is the 2020 version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia standard Ginseng RenshenGINSENG RADIX ET RHIZOMAThis product is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Panax ginseng C.A.Mey., belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is … Read more
01 The Effects and Functions of Ginseng Ginseng (Ren Shen) can regulate female physiological functions, balance the endocrine system, enhance female functions, delay aging, and provide beauty benefits. It also has the effects of tonifying Qi and nourishing blood. It can significantly benefit elderly individuals and those prone to anemia. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes … Read more