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ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS

Huang Qi MILK-VETCH ROOT

This herb treats Qi Deficiency, and as we replenish our day-to-day energy from air and food, the two main organs involved are Lungs and Spleen (the main digestive organ in TCM).

HOW TO USE

Huang Qi is for Spleen-Deficient symptoms such as lack of appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea. Its action is also upward and outward, so it helps prolapsed uterus or uterine bleeding, but is also used in prescriptions to help the immune system fight viruses. It is used for frequent colds and helps excessive sweating. It is good for edema and pus-filled sores that have not yet discharged, and is also used in postnatal fever from severe loss of blood.

PROPERTIES Sweet, slightly Warm

CHANNELS Lung, Spleen

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Tonifies the Spleen and benefits the qi: use for all Deficient Spleen patterns.

 Raises the yang qi of the Spleen and Stomach: use for prolapse—it makes things go up.

 Tonifies the Protective Qi (Wei Qi) and firms the exterior: goes to the outside of the body, and regulates the opening and closing of the pores.

 Benefits Water and reduces swelling.

 Tonifies the qi and Blood: particularly for severe loss of blood.

CAUTION

 Contraindicated for full heat conditions or yin deficiency with fire—it heats too much.