Common Names: astragale, licorice-leaf astragalus, beg kei, milk vetch, Huang Qi Latin Name: Astragalus membranaceus Background • Astragalus is a flowering plant whose root has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine, often as part of herbal combinations. • The root is classified as an adaptogen—a natural product thought to help the body manage physical and emotional stress. • It’s marketed in supplements claiming to support treatment for various conditions like respiratory infections,