LianHao - huang qi (Astragali Radix)

huang qi can be added to soups, rice dishes and stews to give them a nutritious and slightly sweet taste. Add a few slices of dried astragalus root to the pot and simmer with the other ingredients. You can remove the slices before serving or eat them with the dish. You can also enjoy the astragalus root as an individual herbal tea. Add a few slices of dried huang qi to hot water and leave the tea to infuse. You can drink it pure or combine it with other herbs or spices to vary the taste.

huang qi has various health benefits such as supporting heart health, the immune system, energy and vitality as well as reducing inflammatory reactions. In TCM, astragalus root is an important means of building up one's own energy and strength.