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Astragalus Root (Huang Qi), 1 oz

Astragalus Root (Huang Qi), 1 oz

SKU: KS101-1

Astragalus Radix raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung qi, stops sweating, facilitates urination, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh - Bensky

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  • Unit Size: 1 fl oz (30 ml)

Astragalus Root - Huang Qi

Excerpted from Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, 3rd ed.

  • Tonifies the qi and blood: for postpartum fever due to qi and blood deficiency. Also used in the recovery stage from severe loss of blood.*
  • Tonifies the Spleen and raises the yang: for Spleen deficiency presenting with lack of appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea. Used for a wide variety of problems related to Spleen qi deficiency including qi failing to contain the blood, sinking and collapse of the middle qi, Lung and Spleen qi deficiency, insufficiency of both qi and blood, and fever from qi deficiency.*
  • Augments the protective qi and stabilizes the exterior: for deficiency with spontaneous sweating, as the herb stabilizes the protective qi. It also tonifies the Lungs and is used for frequent colds or shortness of breath. Depending on the particular combination of herbs, it may be used for excessive sweating associated with qi, yang, or yin deficiency. Its action in stabilizing the exterior may be used to produce a therapeutic sweat when diaphoretics do not work.*
  • Promotes urination and reduces edema: for edema from deficiency marked by superficial edema and reduced urination. Can be used as a stand-alone herb for this problem.*
  • Promote the discharge of pus and generates flesh: for chronic ulcerations and sore due to deficiency that either have trouble forming pus, or have formed pus but are not draining or healing well.*
  • Also, in appropriate circumstances, for wasting and thirsting disorder, numbness of the limbs, paralysis, and painful obstruction.*
    • SKU
      KS101-1
    • Weight
      0.2 lbs
    • English name
      Astragalus Radix
    • Chinese name
      Huang Qi
  • Brand
    Kan Singles
  • Unit Size
    1 fl oz (30 ml)
  • Potency
    8:1
  • Taste
    Sweet - Bensky
  • Properties
    slightly warm - Bensky
  • Contraindications
    Inappropriate for the early stages of sores or when there is significant heat toxin present after sores have ulcerated. - Bensky
  • Chinese Symptomology
    Postpartum fever due to qi and blood deficiency; Lack of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency; Frequent colds or shortness of breath; Edema; Chronic ulceration and sores due to deficiency - Bensky
  • Actions
    Raises the yang qi, tonifies the Spleen and Lung qi, stops sweating, facilitates urination, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh - Bensky
  • Pattern
    Qi and Blood deficiency
  • Channels Entered
    Lung, Spleen - Bensky
  • Recommendations

    Combinations

    With Chinese Red Ginseng root or Chinese White Ginseng root to supplement Qi

    With Dong Quai root for Qi and Blood deficiency, or sequelae of Wind stroke

    With White Peony root for supporting healthy Liver function

    With Kudzu root for Defensive Qi deficiency with stiff neck and shoulders

    With Bupleurum root for Qi deficiency

  • Chinese Herbs - Singles
    • Single Chinese Herb
      Liquid Extracts
    • Chinese Single Herb Materia Medica
      Tonify Qi
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