Astragalus – "Huang Qi" from the Chinese herbal tradition

Astragalus, in Mandarin "Huang Qi" ("yellow leader"), is a plant in the pea family with roots from northern and eastern China, Mongolia, and Korea.

One of the Ancient Herbs

Astragalus is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine and is mentioned in writings that are several thousand years old, often in combination with other herbs in classic formulas.

What Astragalus Contains

The root contains saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides.

Good to Know

Should be avoided by women who are planning to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Usage

1 teaspoon of organic astragalus powder in tea, a couple of times a day. Our organic astragalus powder is an example of how it is typically sold.