Astragalus Root by Far East Summit Chinese Classics, also known as Huang Qi, tonifies the qi and blood for postpartum fever due to qi and blood deficiency. Also used in the recovery stage from severe loss of blood.

Potency: 8:1

Taste: Sweet

Properties: Slightly warm

Contraindications: Yin Deficiency and ascendant Yang. Poor digestion or indigestion. Stagnant Qi and Dampness. Excess in the Exterior. Early-stage abscess.

Chinese Symptomology: Postpartum fever due to qi and blood deficiency; Lack of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea due to Spleen deficiency; Frequent colds or shortness of breath; Edema; Chronic ulceration and sores due to deficiency.

Actions: Tonifies Qi. Raises Yang. Strengthens the Defensive-Qi. Strengthens the Exterior. Expels toxins. Promotes healing cicatrizant polymer. Diuretic. Resolves edema.

Pattern: Qi and Blood deficiency

Channels Entered: Lung, Spleen

Branch: Spleen, Lungs

Ingredients: Huang Qi (Astragalus)