Astragalus Root Large Cut 600g | Huang Qi 黃芪

Huang Qi (黄芪), large-cut astragalus root slices, 600g. Long pale-yellow slices with a sweet, beany taste — the large cut is the one you want for the soup pot, where it holds its shape through hours of simmering.

• 600g of large-cut astragalus root slices
• Botanical name Astragalus membranaceus
• Long pale slices that hold up in long cooking
• The principal qi tonic of Chinese medicine
• Also available in a smaller cut

Traditional use of Astragalus Root

Huang Qi is described in Chinese medicine as tonifying qi and consolidating the exterior. It is often compared to ginseng, but it is the everyday tonic that Chinese households actually use.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Huang Qi · Chinese 黃芪 (simplified 黄芪) · also written 北芪 · also written 黃耆 · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Astragali · botanical name Astragalus membranaceus · English: astragalus root, milkvetch root · Cantonese: bak kei

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.