Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Qi 補氣
Name	Huang Qi 黃耆 Astragalus
Grown	North and west China.
Source	Dried root of Astragalus mongholicus Bge.
Ingredients	L-Canavanine, Soyasapogenol B, AstragalosideI~VIII, Isoastragaloside I~VI, Cycloastragenol
Pharma Effect	1) Effect on cardiovascular system: the herbal extract can lower blood pressure of rabbits. The effect was caused by capillary expansion. 2) Effect on intestines: the herbal solution can contract small intestine of mice. 3) The herb solution can provoke e
Properties	Sweet, warm
Channels	Lung, spleen
Function	Nourishes spleen and qi. Raw herbs may stop sweating, regenerates tissue, evacuates pus by reinforcing qi and blood. Roasted herbs may nourish the middle and essential qi, ascend yang and nourish blood.
Clinic Usage	For gastroptosis, prolapse of uterus, blood prostration due to qi deficiency, heavy or incessant blood discharge, and rectum prolapse. Use with Radix Ginseng(ren shen), (gan cao), Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong(chuan xiong), Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Rec
Cautions
Dosage	9~30g
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Protect from worm infestation.