Huang Qi (Astragalus) is a common Chinese medicinal herb known for its detoxifying, anti-swelling, and diuretic properties. It has been used in China for over two thousand years. Most importantly, Huang Qi has the effect of tonifying Qi and stabilizing the exterior, making it a treasure for both men and women with Qi deficiency! Eight … Read more
After experiencing a serious illness, do you often feel fatigued, have palpitations, shortness of breath, cold limbs, and excessive sweating? These are all symptoms of Qi deficiency. The appearance of Qi deficiency symptoms indicates that the energy in our body is insufficient, and at this time, supplementation is necessary. Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Huang Qi … Read more
Astragalus was first recorded for medicinal use in the “Fifty-Two Diseases Formulas”. Due to the varying accounts in historical materia medica regarding its origin, variety, appearance, efficacy, and even cultural anecdotes, it has not only been properly named but has also acquired various aliases. The proper name for Astragalus is quite clear, referred to as … Read more
Healthy Life, Beautiful is here to popularize health knowledge Click below to follow for free ↓↓↓ Astragalus Overview 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 often branches, and is grayish-white in color. The stem is … Read more
Known as the “King of Tonics”, Astragalus (Huang Qi) has been praised by Wang Haogu for its ability to treat the “three jiaos” (upper, middle, and lower) both internally and externally. But what is the mechanism behind this? The external application of Astragalus is rarely used, yet its effects are astonishing. Teacher Hu Hao succinctly … Read more
Author: Zhu Haiqing, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb and one of the most important tonics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In daily life, we often encounter health enthusiasts who use Astragalus as a health supplement, but sometimes people ask me, “Pharmacist Zhu, … Read more
Huang Qi (Astragalus), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, is the root of the leguminous plant Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus). It is harvested in spring and autumn, with the soil, fibrous roots, and root tips removed, then sun-dried until 60-70% dry, bundled, and further dried. Its functions and indications include: tonifying Qi and stabilizing the exterior, … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) Resist sweating and stabilize the exterior Promote wound healing and tissue regeneration For Qi deficiency, do not use sparingly Astragalus, known as Huang Qi in Chinese medicine, is the root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil and fibrous roots, and sun-dried until … Read more
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
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