Huang Qi (Astragalus Root)
from Sperb's Herbs Podcast Hosted by Dr. Greg Sperber
Today, we will be exploring another “A list” and very important Chinese herb: huáng qí, Astragali Radix, or Astragalus root. This herb is in the Chinese medical subcategory of herbs that tonify the qi under the category of tonifying herbs. It is one of the most important herbs in our pharmacopeia…maybe even a top ten herb…It is important for tonifying the spleen, qi, and blood, and raising yang, and more! There is so much to cover in this episode, we don’t have time to look at something a little different… Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. It is going to be another engrossing episode, so please join us as we explore huáng qí, Astragali Radix, or Astragalus root!
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