Astragalus Root (Huang Qi): Ancient Defense for Modern Health
Renowned in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years, Astragalus (Huang Qi) is a powerful adaptogenic herb known for strengthening immunity, supporting energy, and protecting against stress. With its sweet, warming nature, Astragalus helps tonify Qi, nourish the lungs and spleen, and enhance resilience from the inside out. Whether taken as tea, tincture, or part of a formula, it offers gentle, long-term support for vitality and defense—making it a foundational herb for modern wellness.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Health Benefits | • Strengthens the immune system and increases resistance to illness • Enhances energy and combats fatigue • Supports recovery from chronic illness • Promotes wound healing and tissue regeneration • Protects against oxidative stress and inflammation • May help regulate blood sugar and support kidney function |
| Chinese Medicine Theory | • Name (Pinyin): Huang Qi • Nature: Slightly warm • Flavor: Sweet • Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen • Functions: Tonifies Qi, raises Yang, strengthens Wei Qi (defensive energy), promotes tissue regeneration, supports chronic weakness • Used to protect against external pathogens and improve recovery from deficiency syndromes |
| Why It Works (Scientific View) | • Contains polysaccharides, flavonoids, and saponins that boost immune response • Stimulates white blood cells and macrophages • Acts as an adaptogen, balancing stress hormones and enhancing resilience • Provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects • May support cardiovascular, metabolic, and kidney function (supported by emerging research) |
Herbal Information on Astragalus Root in Bulk Powder Form
Common Name: Astragalus Root
Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceus root
Channels/Meridians: Lung, Spleen
Pin Yin Name: Huang Qi
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1 lb.)
Form: Powder
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Caution: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: astragaloside I, astragaloside II, daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, palmitic acid, sucrose, astragalus saponin A,B,C, 2',4'-dihydroxy-5, 6-dimethoxyisof lavane, kumatakenin, choline, betaine, folic acid, calyxosin, formononetin, cycloastragenol, astragaloside I,II,III,IV, and antibacterial ingredient, L-3-hydroxy-9-methoxpterocarpan
Additional Information on Huang Qi
- Sweet
- Slightly Warm
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Reference:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7105737/
https://www.ewadirect.com/proceedings/tns/article/view/21199
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6270929/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332222000427
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