Botanical name: Astragalus membranaceus.
Other name: Milkvetch Root, Huang Qi, Astragalus, Huang-qi.
Astragalus root extract originates from the Astragalus membranaceus plant, native to China, and has been an integral part of traditional Chinese principles for millennia. In recent years, its popularity has surged in the West, driven by the recognition of its potential benefits. Revered for its warming and fortifying qualities, Astragalus root extract has gained popularity as a favored tonic, frequently featuring as a key ingredient in nourishing broths.
Medicinal Uses:
- Adaptogen. Protects the body from stress and disease
- Anemia. One early study suggested astragalus may improve blood counts in people with aplastic anemia
- Colds and influenza
- Diabetes
- Fatigue or lack of appetite from chemotherapy
- Heart disease
- Hepatitis
- Kidney disease
