The Efficacy and Functions of Astragalus (Huang Qi)

The Efficacy and Functions of Astragalus (Huang Qi)

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine – Huangqi (Astragalus Root)

Traditional Chinese Medicine - Huangqi (Astragalus Root)

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

A Discussion on Astragalus (Huang Qi)

A Discussion on Astragalus (Huang Qi)

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

The King of Qi Supplementation – Astragalus

The King of Qi Supplementation - Astragalus

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

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Huang Qi (Milkvetch Root)

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Huang Qi (Milkvetch Root)

Chinese Herb Name: Huang Qi (Milkvetch Root) Pinyin: huáng qí Latin Name: RADIX ASTRAGALI Aliases Aliases: Mian Qi, Mian Huang Qi, Huang Shi, Huang Qi, Jian Qi, Jian Huang Qi, Inner Mongolia Huang Qi, Wang Sun, Dai Qi, Dai Shan, Du Shan, Shu Zhi, Bai Ben, Bai Yao Mian, Bai Yao Mian, Tu Shan Bao … Read more

The Legendary Herb Astragalus: A Doctor Introduces 3 Major Astragalus-Based Formulas and Their 6 Powerful Benefits

The Legendary Herb Astragalus: A Doctor Introduces 3 Major Astragalus-Based Formulas and Their 6 Powerful Benefits

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

The Functions and Efficacy of Astragalus (Huang Qi), Its Side Effects and Contraindications

The Functions and Efficacy of Astragalus (Huang Qi), Its Side Effects and Contraindications

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

The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Astragalus (Huang Qi) and Its Side Effects and Contraindications

The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Astragalus (Huang Qi) and Its Side Effects and Contraindications 1. The Top Ten Benefits and Uses of Astragalus (Huang Qi) Tonifying Qi and Lifting Yang: Astragalus (Huang Qi) is adept at tonifying the spleen Qi and lifting the middle Yang, especially suitable for symptoms caused by spleen deficiency … Read more

The Efficacy of Astragalus (Huang Qi)

The Efficacy of Astragalus (Huang Qi)

The Efficacy of Astragalus (Huang Qi) 1. Bu Qi Sheng Yang (Tonify Qi and Raise Yang) Astragalus (Huang Qi) is sweet and warm, entering the Spleen meridian, and is a key herb for tonifying Spleen Qi. It is commonly used to treat symptoms of Spleen Qi deficiency, such as fatigue, lack of appetite, and loose … Read more

Appreciation of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Huangqi (Astragalus Root)

Appreciation of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Huangqi (Astragalus Root)

HuangqiAstragalusASTRAGALI RADIX   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 sun-dried.   【Properties】The product is cylindrical, sometimes branched, with a … Read more