Attribute Huang Qi (黄芪) / Astragalus Root Chinese 黄芪 Pinyin huáng qí Common name Astragalus root Latin name Astragali Radix Family Fabaceae Species Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge Part used Root (dried) Original text reference Shén Nóng Běn Cǎo Jīng (神农本草经) Flavors Sweet (甘 Gān), Slightly Warm (微温 Wēi Wēn) Nature Warm (温 Wēn) Meridians entered…
Attribute Details Chinese 白茅根 Pinyin bái máo gēn Common name Imperata rhizome (White grass root) Latin name Imperatae Rhizoma Family Poaceae Species Imperata cylindrica (L.) P.Beauv. Part used Rhizome (dried) Original text reference Shén Nóng Běn Cǎo Jīng (神农本草经) Flavors Sweet (甘 Gān), Cold (寒 Hán) Nature Cold (寒 Hán) Meridians entered Lung (肺 Fèi),…