Astragalus Root (黄芪, Radix Astragali, Huang Qi, Bei Qi, Astragalus membranaceus, Milkvetch)tonifies the Spleen, Stomach, qi and blood and benefits the immune system. Research has shown it to lower blood pressure and increases endurance.
Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Dry roots. Dig in spring and autumn, remove fibrous roots and root heads, and dry them in the sun.
What is Astragalus Root?
Astragalus Root is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine. Astragalus can also treat arthralgia and stroke sequelae. Modern pharmacological studies show that Astragalus membranaceus has many functions such as promoting metabolism, resisting fatigue, promoting liver protein synthesis, diuresis, enhancing myocardial contractility, and resisting arrhythmia. Astragalus has the function of protecting liver, diuresis, anti-aging and reducing blood pressure. Astragalus Root is a very good Chinese medicine. It can not only be used to treat diseases, but also can be used to cook dishes and make soup in our life. Astragalus is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Heilongjiang, Sichuan and other places.
Active ingredients
(1)glucuronicacid;rhamnose;calycosin
(2)astragalosideⅠ、Ⅴ、Ⅲ; 3 '- hydroxyformononetin
(3)2 ', 3' - dihydroxy-7,4 '- dimethoxyisoflavone
Product Description
Pin Yin Name
Huang Qi
English Name
Astragalus Root
Latin Name
Radix Astragali
Botanical Name
Astragalus propinquus Schischkin
Other names
Bei Qi, Astragalus membranaceus, Milkvetch
Appearance
Coarse and straight long root, white-yellow cross-section, rich powder, sweet
Smell and Taste
Slight smell and sweet, with legumes flavor, when chewed
Specification
Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need)
Part Used
Root
Shelf life
2 Years
Storage
Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light