Description
Description: Traditionally used to strengthen inner Chi (Qi) and the immune system, astragalus root has been used in ancient Chinese medicine for centuries.
Due to the root’s slightly sweet-tasting and warming effects, it has been historically added to soups and teas along with other herbs, such as: ginseng, angelica, and licorice.
Botanical Name: Astragalus
membranaceus
Common names: Milkvetch, locoweed, goat's-thorn,
Huang Qi
Medicinal part: Roots
CAS No: 94166-93-5
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Max % Ashes: 7.0
Max % Foreign Matters: 2.0
Max % Loss on Drying: 13.0
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