Huang Qi

Astragali Membranacei Radix

Properties: SWEET - WARM
Dosage: 9-30g.
Meridian: LUNG, SPLEEN

-tonify spleen & lung Qi - raises Spleen & Stomach Qi (prolapse of organs)
-tonify Wei Qi – stabilize exterior
-tonify Qi & blood due to loss of blood – postpartum fever
-promotes urination – Edema – discharge of pus – generates flesh

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press