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huang qi

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huang qi (hwäng· chē),
n root of
Astragalus; used in traditional Chinese medicine for lowering blood pressure, promoting vasodilation, protecting the liver and regulating blood glucose levels.


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Recommended herbs for alternative emphysema treatment Astralagus, a Chinese herb also known as huang qi, accelerates healing in the bronchial tubes and promotes better breathing.
Huang Qi, 46, who had investigated accusations that shoddy school construction contributed to the quake's heavy toll, was found guilty by a court in the city of Chengdu of possessing state secrets, his wife Zeng Li told AFP.
Astragalus: Its Chinese name is huang qi, and it has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to reduce blood glucose level, as well as prevent the formation of cataracts.
 
 
 
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