TCM Book Club Issue 2119 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Huang Qi (Astragalus) has the effects of tonifying Qi, stopping sweating, promoting tissue regeneration, and diuresis. It is suitable for conditions such as Qi deficiency, shortness of breath, mental fatigue, weakness in limbs, poor digestion, excessive sweating, Qi deficiency leading … Read more
Astragalus, historically also written as “Huang Qi”. The term “Qi” represents the elder; one can only be called “Qi” after reaching the age of sixty. Thus, Astragalus in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) resembles a venerable elder, whose effects, though subtle, are significant, making it a favored herb among physicians throughout history. Today, let us discuss … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) (Mian Qi; Mian Huang Qi; Huang Qi; Du Zhen; Shu Zhi; Bai Ben; Bai Yao Mian; Huang Shen; Xue Shen; Ren Xian) Astragalus is the dried root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus (Huang Qi) or Membranous Astragalus. It can be cultivated or found in the wild. Mongolian Astragalus is mainly produced … Read more