中国药科大学药学专业英语课件-黄芪.pptVIP

Huangqi(黄芪) is also called huangqi(黄耆) and was first recorded in Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing as a superior herb. According to Li Shizhen, the Chinese name huangqi(黄耆) consists of huang(黄) and qi(耆), huang meaning yellow, and qi meaning “leader”. It is one of the most important tonic herbs, and that is why it was given this name. It is the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch. ) Bge. , family Leguminosae. A perennial herb, 40～80cm high. Main root stout, relatively long and straight. Stem erect, branched at the upper