Astragalus

If you struggle with fluctuating blood sugar—especially if you have diabetes—you’re probably extra cautious about every herbal supplement you add to your routine. Chinese wild astragalus from Mount Heng is one herb many people hesitate to try. The short answer is that moderate intake works well for most people dealing with unstable glucose, but there […]

You probably think Astragalus and Northern Astragalus are the same thing. I did too, at first. Honestly, I used to see “astragalus”(huang qi) and “northern astragalus”(bei qi) tossed around like nicknames for the same herb. Turns out, that’s not really accurate. Here’s the deal. Astragalus – that’s the general name. It grows all over China. North,