Huang Qi (AA) - 黄芪 - Astragalus Root

Herbs that Tonify Qi

Tonify Qi and Blood
Raise Yang
Organ prolapse, rectal and uterine prolapse
Tonify Wei Qi and Stabilize Exterior
Treats spontaneous sweating, frequent colds, shortness of breath. Qi, yin or Yang Deficiency type sweating
Promotes Urination and Reduces Edema
Superficial edema, facial edema, heaviness in body, decrease urination
Expels Pus, Generates Flesh
Chronic ulcers and sores that have trouble forming or pus or don’t drain well.
Wasting and Thirsting (Xiao Ke)
Thirst and fatigue
Numbness, Pain, or Paralysis
Numb muscles, pain or paralysis due to the insufficient nourishment and/or circulation of Qi and blood

9-15 grams in decoction, up to 30 Grams if required (Bensky)

Do not use during third semester of pregnancy
Not for excess exterior pathogens
Not for excess Yang with Yin Deficiency
Not for upper jiao heat and lower jiao cold
Not for patients with excess qi
Not for sores due to heat in the blood
Not for patients with allergies

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