Astragalus Root Slices (Huang Qi)

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Size 1 oz 4 oz 8 oz 16 oz

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Known in Chinese medicine as “the elder of herbs,” astragalus root is the classic tonic for qi — the body’s vital energy. These oval, melon-seed-shaped slices (gua zi pian) are cut from mature roots and ready to simmer into soups, teas and decoctions.

A gentle herb meant to be used steadily over time, and one of the first our practitioners reach for in everyday care.

Properties Sweet · slightly warm · Spleen and Lung channels

Traditional use

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Huang Qi is used to tonify qi, strengthen the Spleen and Lung, and consolidate the body’s protective (wei) qi. Today it is widely used to support energy, stamina and healthy immune function.

Ingredients

100% astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus), sliced.

How to use

Simmer 2–3 slices in soups, congee or tea. In TCM practice, typical daily amounts range from 9–30 g (about ⅓–1 oz), decocted in water. Your practitioner can advise the right amount for you.

Cautions

Traditionally avoided during an acute cold or fever. Consult a licensed practitioner before use if you are pregnant or nursing, take medication (especially immunosuppressants) or have a medical condition. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a licensed practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition.

PhoenixCare Herbal Stories

The Elder of Herbs

Huang Qi was once written with the character qí, an old honorific for a respected elder — and so astragalus became known as the elder of herbs: steady, patient, protective.

Legend holds that army physicians under General Yue Fei simmered astragalus with lamb to restore soldiers’ strength on long marches. No official history records it, but the story has lasted, and made astragalus a symbol of resilience.

The Jin–Yuan physician Li Dongyuan made it the chief herb of his famous Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, teaching that when digestion and qi are cared for, balance follows.

Paired acupoint: Zusanli (ST36), the classic point for nourishing qi.

Real strength isn’t spending yourself down — it’s steadily replenishing what sustains you.