Chinese Astragalus Root (Astragalus propinquus) variously known as Milk Vetch, Goat’s Thorn and, in the Orient, Huang-qi (this product) It is a native of China & Mongolia where it has a long & venerated history of usage & many regard it as they would Ginseng Making an infusion of Chinese Astragalus Root Tea:- to make an infusion (strong boiled tea): Mix 1 blade of dried root per drinkable measure of water, simmer for around ten minutes, strain & take three times per day. This is a traditional herb in Chinese Traditional Medicine and, yes, it comes from China. All plant material imported into the UK, no matter where it has originated, has to undergo DEFRA Microbial & stringent phytosanitary tests before it can gain a certificate for legal sale. All our material has been tested. It is wrong to assume that China is the only place where pesticides & heavy metal contamination occurs. Some of the worst contaminated products originate from the USA & the EU - hence the testing required by law Chinese Astragalus Root Blades - Huang Qi Propinquus 50 Grams
