Flattened Milkvetch Seed 600g | Sha Yuan Zi 沙苑子

Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), flattened milkvetch seed, 600g. Small, glossy, kidney-shaped green-brown seeds — despite the English name, a different herb entirely from astragalus root.

• 600g of dried flattened milkvetch seed
• Botanical name Astragalus complanatus
• Small glossy kidney-shaped seeds
• Astringent and kidney-tonifying category
• Generous bulk size for clinic or regular use

Traditional use of Flattened Milkvetch Seed

Sha Yuan Zi is described in Chinese medicine as tonifying the kidney, consolidating essence and brightening the eyes. It is quite distinct from huang qi, astragalus root, despite the shared genus.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Sha Yuan Zi · Chinese 沙苑子 · also written 潼蒺藜 · pharmaceutical Latin Semen Astragali Complanati · botanical name Astragalus complanatus · English: flattened milkvetch seed, astragalus seed

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.