What is Astragalus Root Powder?

Astragalus Root Powder is the ground root of Astragalus membranaceus, a perennial legume in the pea family (Fabaceae). Known as Huang Qi, or "Yellow Leader," it is one of the fifty fundamental herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

About the plant

Astragalus is native to the northern provinces of China, Mongolia, and Korea, where the yellow root is harvested from plants several years old. It has more than two thousand years of recorded use in Chinese herbal tradition and is widely cultivated across northern China for the herb market. Its characteristic constituents include astragalosides and polysaccharides. The powder form is convenient for capsules or for adding to broths and soups during a long simmer, in the traditional style.

Astragalus Root Powder: form & sizes

We carry Astragalus Root Powder as ground root powder, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Astragalus Root Powder in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Astragalus Root Powder at a glance

Botanical name

Astragalus membranaceus

Family

Fabaceae

Native region

northern China, Mongolia, and Korea

Plant part

root

Chinese name

Huang Qi ('Yellow Leader')

Form

ground root powder

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb