Astragalus Root
黄芪 · Huángqí
Astragalus membranaceus
Temperament
Warm
Geschmack
Sweet
Meridian
Spleen, Lung
Astragalus is regarded as the premier qi-tonifying herb in Chinese medicine, with a documented history reaching back to the Shennong Ben Cao Jing. Harvested from four-year-old roots in Inner Mongolia, the fibrous yellow root strengthens defensive qi, supports healthy immune response, and promotes the generation of flesh and blood after illness.
🌿 Wirkung
- •Tonifies spleen qi and raises the yang
- •Strengthens defensive (wei) qi and stabilizes the exterior
- •Promotes the discharge of pus and generation of tissue
- •Supports fluid metabolism and reduces edema
📖 Anwendung
9–30 g in decoction. Simmer sliced root for 30–40 minutes in soups and broths; commonly combined with dang gui inBu Zhong Yi Qi-style tonics.
🔬 Moderne Forschung
Astragalus polysaccharides and cycloastragenol are among the most studied herbal immunomodulators, with research exploring effects on immune cell activity, cardiovascular health, and telomerase activity in preliminary models.
⚠️ Kontraindikationen
Avoid during acute infections with heat signs or excess conditions. Not recommended during the active stage of a cold or flu.
