Root of Membranous Milkvetch, Milkvetch Root
Radix Astragali, Astragali Radix
Huang Qi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly warm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To reinoforce qi and invigorate the function of the spleen.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold, influenza, chronic wound ulcer, chronic glomerulonephritis, diabetes mellitus due to internal heat, qi vacuity edema, chronic gastritis, qi vacuity and hypodynamia, reduced food intake and sloppy stool, center qi fall, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, hematochezia, flooding and spotting, spontaneous sweating due to exterior vacuity.