Which botanical species does this Astragalus root oil come from, and where is it grown?
This oil is supercritical CO2-extracted or steam-distilled from the dried roots of the Dao-di Mian-Qi — Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao), the "#1 qi-tonifying herb" of Chinese medicine.
Species & Origin
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao (Mongolian milkvetch) |
| Family | Fabaceae (legume / pea family) |
| Part used | Dried roots (Radix Astragali / Huang Qi) |
| Product code | TPS-HO-006 |
| Key producing regions | Wuchuan, Inner Mongolia; Hunyuan, Shanxi (Zhengbei Qi); Minxian / Weiyuan / Longxi, Gansu (Dao-di) |
- Listed as a superior (top-grade) herb in the Shennong Bencao Jing and celebrated as the "elder of Chinese medicinal herbs" — one of the most frequently prescribed herbs in TCM clinical practice
- Dao-di origins protected by geographical indications: Wuchuan Astragalus and Hunyuan (Zhengbei Qi) Astragalus
- The oil's characteristic "bean-y/leguminous" aroma (76 volatile components by SPME-GC-MS) is a recognized marker of Dao-di authenticity
Full botanical and harvest traceability is documented in the batch COA.
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
