Introduction to Astragalus Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi (黄芪), is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 50-100 cm. It has a thick, woody main root that is often branched and grayish-white. The stem is erect, with many branches in the upper part, featuring fine ridges covered with white soft hairs. It … Read more
This official WeChat account belongs to Luxi County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Luxi TCM” above to follow. Astragalus (Huang Qi), sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, is classified as a tonic herb. It has been used medicinally for over 2000 years and … Read more
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
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its high nutritional value and health benefits when consumed as a tea. Regular consumption can not only enhance the body’s immune system but also protect the cardiovascular system. So, do you know how to prepare Astragalus tea? What are the benefits of … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a renowned tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a medicinal history spanning over 2000 years. It is classified as a superior herb in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. Modern medical research indicates that it is rich in sucrose, polysaccharides, various amino acids, and trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, No Need to Seek Help When Sick Astragalus, also known as Huang Qi (黄芪), has a sweet and slightly warm nature, and it belongs to the Lung (Fei) and Spleen (Pi) meridians. It has the functions of tonifying Qi and raising Yang, benefiting the Wei (defensive) Qi and … Read more
Individuals who frequently experience symptoms of Qi deficiency, typically manifesting as fatigue, shortness of breath, low voice, reduced appetite, and loose stools, may benefit from the health-promoting properties of the traditional Chinese herb Huang Qi (Astragalus). Huang Qi, historically known as Huang Qi, derives its name from the term “Qi,” which means elder, and has … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi), a star in the world of traditional Chinese medicine, is referred to as the “top herb for tonifying Qi” by Li Shizhen. Traditional Chinese medicine states: Humans are born from Qi, and among all forms, nothing is more important than Yuan Qi (Original Qi). When Yuan Qi is abundant, the physiological functions … Read more
Click the blue WeChat name above ↑↑ Follow Kangmei Pharmaceutical for daily health-related information. Astragalus (Huang Qi) is well-known to everyone. Its oval cross-section displays alternating yellow and white colors, with a yellow-white outer ring and a pale yellow center featuring radial patterns and cracks resembling a blooming chrysanthemum. When smelled, it has a faint … Read more
Astragalus, a herb that may be unfamiliar to many, is actually a traditional Chinese medicinal material. Particularly, its efficacy when brewed in water is extensive. Its primary pharmacological action is to “tonify Qi and stabilize the exterior,” and it can also “promote diuresis” and “expel toxins to promote tissue regeneration.” So, what are the benefits … Read more