Changbai Mountain Wild Astragalus [Jilin Baishan Specialty]

What is Changbai Mountain wild Astragalus membranaceus? Authentic Jilin Baishan specialty: Changbai Mountain wild astragalus

Content summary:Do you want to know what Changbai Mountain wild astragalus is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Changbai Mountain in Jilin Province - Changbai Mountain Wild Astragalus. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Changbai Mountain Wild Astragalus. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Changbai Mountain Wild Astragalus and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of wild Huangqi in Changbai Mountain? How did the history of wild Astragalus membranaceus in Changbai Mountain come about? The production method of wild Astragalus membranaceus in Changbai Mountain, etc

Basic Introduction to Wild Huangqi in Changbai Mountain

Huangqi is a natural product commonly consumed by the people. There is a popular saying among the people that goes "drinking Huangqi soup regularly can prevent diseases and protect health", which means that often using Huangqi decoction or soaking water instead of tea has good disease prevention and health benefits

Astragalus membranaceus has cylindrical straight roots, some with branches, thicker upper end, 30-90 cm long, 1-3.5 cm in diameter, with a surface longitudinal wrinkle color of light brownish yellow or light brownish brown, irregular longitudinal wrinkles or grooves, hard and tough with powdery texture, and loose yellow white skin; The texture of the wood is chrysanthemum like, with a bean like odor and a slightly sweet taste. The center of the old root occasionally shows signs of decay, black brown or hollow. Slightly fragrant, slightly sweet in taste, with a slight bean like odor when chewed. The quality is best when the roots are thick and long, the chrysanthemum heart is distinct, the holes are small, and the skin is less broken; Hongqi is best characterized by a rosy skin color, uniform and solid roots, and sufficient powder

The medicinal history of Huangqi has been over 2000 years, first seen in the silk book "Fifty Two Prescriptions for Diseases" unearthed from the Mawangdui Tomb of the Han Dynasty. The "Shennong Bencao Jing" is listed as a top-grade medicine. The Ming Dynasty's "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that "the elder also has Huangqi, which is yellow in color and is named after the elder of the tonic plant. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that "Astragalus membranaceus is a medicine that nourishes the lungs and spleen, guards the body and reduces sweat, and drives away wind and toxins. The book "Bencao Fengyuan" records that "Huangqi can tonify various deficiencies in the five organs, treat pulse tension and self sweating, relieve yin fire, eliminate lung heat, cause sweating when there is no sweat, and stop sweating when there is sweat." Chinese pharmacists have inferred and used Huangqi as a good medicine to enhance abilities and resist diseases for more than 2000 years. Traditional Western medicine pharmacists have recently begun to pay attention to and study the use of Huangqi to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy

Method of making wild Huangqi from Changbai Mountain

1. Huangqi tea

Huangqi (sliced thinly) 15-20 grams, placed in a thermos, soaked in boiling water for half an hour, can be used as a substitute for tea. After drinking, add water and continue soaking. Change the dressing the next day. Can be taken continuously for more than 3 months

2. Astragalus and Chuanxiong Congee

Chuanxiong 6g, Astragalus 15g, glutinous rice 50-100g. Chuanxiong and astragalus were boiled with water to get juice, and cooked into Congee with glutinous rice. They were eaten warm in the morning and evening. Can replenish air and stabilize the fetus, suitable for those with unstable fetal movements

3. Huangqi and Red Date Soup

Boil 30g of raw Huangqi and 30g of red dates together. Take one dose daily, eat jujube and drink soup, used for insufficient Qi and blood, weak body after illness, and multiple illnesses