芪 (qí) - Astragalus — a genus of plants used in

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qí ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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芪 · qí

Astragalus — a genus of plants used in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly Astragalus membranaceus (黄芪/huángqí).

Astragalus — a genus of plants used in

Usage highlights

AstragalusAstragalus rootMongolian milkvetchAstragalus extractAstragalus teaAstragalus tonic

Synonyms

  • 黄芪— Astragalus membranaceus (the primary medicinal species)
  • 黄耆— Alternate name for astragalus

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Astragalus root is used in Chinese medicine (黄芪).
  • The herbal formula contains astragalus (含黄芪的方剂).
  • Astragalus supplements are popular (黄芪保健品).

Collocations

  • Astragalus(黄芪)
  • Astragalus root(黄芪根)
  • Mongolian milkvetch(蒙古黄芪)
  • Astragalus extract(黄芪提取物)
  • Astragalus tea(黄芪茶)
  • Astragalus tonic(黄芪补剂)

Idioms

  • Astragalus strengthens the spleen and boosts qi(黄芪健脾益气)
  • Astragalus consolidates the exterior and stops sweating(黄芪固表止汗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Astragalus (黄芪) is one of the most important tonic herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • It has been used for thousands of years to strengthen the body's defensive qi and boost immunity.
  • The name 芪 specifically refers to plants in the Astragalus genus, with huángqí (黄芪) being the most medicinally valued species.

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