05/23/2026
Astragalus Root fortifies and builds the immune system or Wei Qi in Chinese Medicine, specifically the lung Qi.
Astragalus grows as a perennial here in New England and I think everyone ought to try growing it because not only is it used for medicine it is also beautiful!
Uses:
Bone marrow depression
Recovery from blood loss
Frequent colds or lowered immunity
Diabetes and blood sugar support
Edema and water retention
Hepatitis and liver weakness
Hypertension
Lung weakness or shortness of breath
Exhaustion and wasting conditions
Night sweats or spontaneous sweating
Pr*****ed organs
Poor s***m motility and fertility support
Slow-healing wounds
Cautions:
Astragalus is generally considered safe based on traditional use and modern clinical experience. Still, there are a few considerations:
When already ill: In TCM, astragalus is not recommended once an acute illness has set in, especially if fever is present. Because it strengthens the Wei Qi and āholdsā the bodyās energy inward, it may prevent the natural process of sweating out a pathogen.
Health conditions: Use caution with individuals who have bleeding conditions, altered blood pressure, blood sugar issues, musculoskeletal or neurological disorders, or certain skin conditions.
Pregnancy and lactation: Safety has not been firmly establishedāconsult with a qualified practitioner before use.
How to prepare it - I like adding a few slices of roots to my rice cooker so the benefits infused into the rice. I remove them after cooking because theyāre too hard to eat. A broth or soup with them added is also wonderful. Just add them to your soup pot and simmer 30 minutes.
Or make a decoction and drink as a tea, they are very mild tasting.
Tincture works well, too if youāre needing the medicine quickly and donāt have time for a tea.
Save 15% off this weekend with code: MEMORIALDAY in my online shop on all tinctures. Youāll find it listed under single herb extracts and lyme prevention formula has it, too.
