Astragalus root powder – Astragalus membranaceus

Used since ancient times in China, astragalus root is ground into powder for more direct use. However, it remains included in lists of plants reserved for health professionals or in the regulated Chinese pharmacopoeia.

Description

Fine, light beige to pale yellow powder with a sweet, woody odor. It dissolves slowly in warm water and can be incorporated into homemade preparations, dry mixes, or vegetarian capsules.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Astragalus, Huang Qi (in traditional Chinese medicine)
• Latin name: Astragalus membranaceus
• Family: Fabaceae
• Part used: Root
• Form: Powder
• Origin: China, Mongolia, Central Asia
• English name: Astragalus root powder
• Name in German: Tragantwurzelpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de raíz de astrágalo
• Name in Italian: Polvere di radice di astragalo
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق جذر الاستراغالوس (Mas'houq Jathr al-Astragalus)

Main virtues

Astragalus powder is traditionally used in herbal supplements, homemade preparations, and infusions. It is valued in some Asian traditions for its tonic profile. Its use remains limited to professional practices.

Main constituents

Polysaccharides, astragalosides (triterpene saponins), flavonoids, amino acids, trace elements.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for 250 ml of hot water, infuse for 10 to 15 minutes covered.
• Encapsulation: 300 to 500 mg per vegetable capsule, 1 to 3 times per day according to professional recommendation.
• External use: in powder form for traditional plant poultices.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Regulated use. Reserved for professional use or on specialist advice.
• Possible interactions with immunosuppressive or hormonal treatments.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children.

History and origin

Known in Chinese pharmacopoeia for over two millennia, astragalus powder is one of the classic preparations of Eastern herbalists. It was used to strengthen vital forces and accompany other plants in toning synergies.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: away from light, in an opaque, airtight container.
• Packaging: tinted glass jar, metal box, resealable kraft bag.
• Appearance: Fine beige to pale yellow powder.
• Smell: woody, sweet, slightly sweet.

Sources and references

• Chinese Pharmacopoeia – Huang Qi
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Ancient and modern Sinomedic corpus
• European regulatory references – ANSM / EMA

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