Astragalus Membranaceus Var. Mongholicus 50+ Seeds, Chinese Medicinal Milk Vetch Herb Plants

Astragalus Membranaceus Var MongholicusAlso known as: Chinese Milk Vetch, Huang qiHere is an important herb in Chinese traditions for over two millennia, that is becoming increasingly important in the American market. In Asia, they call the dried root of this species 'Huang qi'. It is a perennial growing to a height of up to 4 feet tall. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees, lepidoptera. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.There are actually over 2,000 species of astragalus; however, the two related species Astragalus membranaceus and Astragalus mongholicus are the ones primarily used for health purposes and Chinese medicine. People should be aware that some astragalus species, usually not found in dietary supplements used by humans, can be toxic. Fo