What Are The Beneficial Uses Of Astragalus Membranaceus?
Other Common Names: Astragalus, Chinese Astragalus, Chinese
Milkvetch, Huang Qi, Huang Qui, Huang-qi, Membranous Milk Vetch, Milk
Vetch Root, Yellow Vetch
Range: E. Asia - China
Habitat: Dry sandy soils
Huang Qi is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is
considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. The root is a sweet
tonic herb that stimulates the immune system and many organs of the
body, whilst lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It is
particularly suited to young, physically active people, increasing
stamina and endurance and improving resistance to the cold - indeed for
younger people it is perhaps superior to ginseng in this respect. Huang
Qi is used especially for treatment of the kidneys and also to avoid
senility. The plant is often used in conjuction with other herbs such
as Atractylodes macrocephala and Ledebouriella seseloides.
The root is adaptogen, antipyretic, diuretic, tonic and vasodilator.
It is used in the treatment of cancer, prolapse of the uterus or anus,
abcesses and chronic ulcers, chronic nephritis with oedema and
proteinuria. Recent research in the West has shown that the root can
restore normal immune function in cancer patients. Patients undergoing
chemotherapy or radiotherapy recover faster and live longer if given
Huang Qi concurrently. The root of 4 year old plants is harvested in
the autumn and dried for later use.
The plant is antipyretic, diuretic, pectoral and tonic. Extracts of
the plant are bactericidal, hypoglycaemic and hypotensive. Cardiotonic,
vasodilator.
Known Hazards: Many members of this genus contain toxic
glycosides. All species with edible seedpods can be distinguished by
their fleshy round or oval seedpod that looks somewhat like a
greengage. A number of species can also accumulate toxic levels of
selenium when grown in soils that are relatively rich in that element.
Other Common Names: Astragalus, Chinese Astragalus, Chinese
Milkvetch, Huang Qi, Huang Qui, Huang-qi, Membranous Milk Vetch, Milk
Vetch Root, Yellow Vetch
Range: E. Asia - China
Habitat: Dry sandy soils
Huang Qi is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is
considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. The root is a sweet
tonic herb that stimulates the immune system and many organs of the
body, whilst lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It is
particularly suited to young, physically active people, increasing
stamina and endurance and improving resistance to the cold - indeed for
younger people it is perhaps superior to ginseng in this respect. Huang
Qi is used especially for treatment of the kidneys and also to avoid
senility. The plant is often used in conjuction with other herbs such
as Atractylodes macrocephala and Ledebouriella seseloides.
The root is adaptogen, antipyretic, diuretic, tonic and vasodilator.
It is used in the treatment of cancer, prolapse of the uterus or anus,
abcesses and chronic ulcers, chronic nephritis with oedema and
proteinuria. Recent research in the West has shown that the root can
restore normal immune function in cancer patients. Patients undergoing
chemotherapy or radiotherapy recover faster and live longer if given
Huang Qi concurrently. The root of 4 year old plants is harvested in
the autumn and dried for later use.
The plant is antipyretic, diuretic, pectoral and tonic. Extracts of
the plant are bactericidal, hypoglycaemic and hypotensive. Cardiotonic,
vasodilator.
Known Hazards: Many members of this genus contain toxic
glycosides. All species with edible seedpods can be distinguished by
their fleshy round or oval seedpod that looks somewhat like a
greengage. A number of species can also accumulate toxic levels of
selenium when grown in soils that are relatively rich in that element.
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