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By Dr. Mercola

What Is Astragalus Oil?

Astragalus oil comes from the root of a plant known as Astragalus membranaceus, which has various names like Huang Qi, Bei Qi and Hwanqqi.¹ It is native to northern China and the elevated regions of the Chinese provinces like Yunnan and Sichuan.²

A member of the pea family, astragalus was coined “Huang Qi,” which means “yellow leader” because of its yellow root. The plant also has a sweet-smelling yellow blossom and a hairy stem and grows best in sandy, well-drained soil, under the sun.

The plant and its uses were discovered by a Chinese herbalist …read more

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