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HUANG QI – RADIX ASTRAGALI MEMBRANACEI: ON THE BOTANICAL IDENTITY OF INVOLVED ASTRAGALUS SPECIES (LEGUMINOSAE)
Article number
675_5
Pages
41 – 48
Language
English
Abstract
The official and main source of the Chinese drug huang qi is derived from Astragalus membranaceus and A. mongholicus, respectively.
However, several other species are used either as sources or as adulterants.
The present paper aims at clarifying the taxonomic and nomenclatural situation, with indication of major botanical and geographical characters of all species involved.
According to a recent revision, A. membranaceus is synonymous to A. mongholicus var. dahuricus, which is the now valid name.
Relationships of other Astragalus spp. relating to huang qi are briefly addressed.
However, several other species are used either as sources or as adulterants.
The present paper aims at clarifying the taxonomic and nomenclatural situation, with indication of major botanical and geographical characters of all species involved.
According to a recent revision, A. membranaceus is synonymous to A. mongholicus var. dahuricus, which is the now valid name.
Relationships of other Astragalus spp. relating to huang qi are briefly addressed.
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Authors
K.M. Valant-Vetchera, C. Zyka
Keywords
Astragalus mongholicus, Leguminosae, taxonomy, traditional Chinese medicine
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