SHEN HERBAL PHARMACY
ASTRAGALUS
HUANG QI
(Milk Vetch root) - Radix Astragali

In the Essentials of the Materia Medica (1694 AD), ASTRAGALUS (Huang qi) was called "the senior of all herbs" . It tonifies the Spleen, Stomach, Qi and Blood, and Benefits the Wei Qi (immune system). Research has shown it to lower blood pressure and increase endurance. This herb is recognized for increasing the body's resistance and is now considered one of the world's greatest immune tonics. Use: 9-30 gms.
Astragalus root has seven different known functions. The following combinations illustrate this point:
Astragalus + Ginseng - to benefit the Qi and enhance immunity. Particularly when weak Qi results in shortness of breath, fatigue, low appetite.
Astragalus + Cicumfuaga (black cohosh) and/or Bupleurum - for prolapse (falling down) of the organs due to weakening of the Qi's lifting quality. Examples of prolapse are hernia, hemmerhoids, varicose veins, uterine and anal prolapse.
Astragalus + Ledbouriella + Attractylodis - for spontaneous or exessive sweating due to weak protective Qi.
Astragalus + Stephania + other diuretics - for edema in the upper body. This condition is marked by facial swelling, sweating, aversion to wind, and reduced urination.
Astragalus + Cinnamon branches (Gui Zhi) - for pain and/or numbness due to low Qi and Blood resulting in poor flow.
Astragalus + Oyster shell (Mu Li) - for night sweats caused by deficient Yin and Qi.
Astragalus + Dioscorea (Yam root) - for diabetes.
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