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Astragalus Root (Radix Astragali seu Hedysari)

Location found

Shanxi, Gansu, Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia

Flavor & Property

Sweet; warm

Effects

Strengthens the defensive energy, promotes pus drainage and tissue regeneration, and induces diuresis to cure edema

Use

For fatigue

* used with ginseng

Poor appetite and diarrhea

* used with white atractylodes rhizome

Chronic diarrhea

* used with ginseng, white atractylodes rhizome, cimicifuga rhizome and bupleurum root

For carbuncles

* used with pangolin scales, Chinese angelica root and honeylocust thorn

For diabetes with carbuncles, swelling, sores or boils

Facial edema, scanty urine, shortness of breath

* used with tetrandra root and white atractylodes

Dosage & Administration

10-15g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

In given in a large dose, it may lead to compression on the chest, abdominal distension, poor appetite, ect.

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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