Litang Astragalus

Litang Astragalus

　　Astragalus, also known as milk vetch, is a perennial herb that grows 50–100 cm tall. It has a thick, woody taproot that often branches, with a grayish-white color. The stem is upright, branching frequently in the upper part, with fine ridges and covered in white soft hairs. This perennial herb, reaching 50–100 cm in height, is native to regions including Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Gansu, and Heilongjiang.

　　The medicinal use of astragalus dates back over 2,000 years. It helps enhance immune function, protect the liver, promote diuresis, combat aging, resist stress, lower blood pressure, and offers broad-spectrum antibacterial effects. However, it should not be taken by those with excess syndrome, stagnation of qi, dampness obstruction, food stagnation, early-stage abscesses or ulcerations with strong heat toxins, or individuals with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity.