what language is astragalus
Astragalus is both the common name of one of the most widely used herbs in Chinese medicine, as well as the name of the plant group from which it originates. Astragalus membranaceus is known in China as âhuang-qiâ which means âyellow leaderâ. âHuangâ means âyellow,â referring to the yellow interior of the root. â Qiâ means âleader,â referring to this herb as one of the superior âtonicsâ in Chinese medicine. Another plant Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (A. mongholicus) is also used as huang-qi. Regionally in China, several local species are considered acceptable substitutes for the officially listed source plants.