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
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
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) 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
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
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine! It is often used to brew tea, providing health benefits. Many people are confused about the effects and benefits of Astragalus. This article discusses the nutritional value of Astragalus and its effects. Nutritional Value of Astragalus 1. Mongolian Astragalus contains Astragalus polysaccharides. 2. Every 100 … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a medicinal herb that serves both culinary and medicinal purposes, boasting a history of over two thousand years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is known for its ability to tonify Qi and promote health. In addition to being brewed in water, it can also be used in soups and stews, making … Read more
Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus or Membranous Pod Astragalus. Huang Qi contains various active components such as triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, polysaccharides, trace elements, and amino acids. Huang Qi is first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing. Li Shizhen in the Ben Cao Gang Mu … 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