Huang Qi Bei vs Lomatium Root

Mongolian variety of Astragalus used in TCM and Mongolian medicine; considered superior to the standard Astragalus with stronger adaptogenic and immune properties.

Desert root of western North America used by many Great Basin Native American peoples as a major antiviral and respiratory medicine.

astragaloside IV, cycloastragenol, astragalopolysaccharides, formononetin, calycosin

phthalides, coumarins, ligustilide, terpenes, luteolin

Qi deficiency, Immune weakness, Spontaneous sweating, Wound healing

Major antiviral medicine for Spanish flu in Shoshone tradition, Respiratory infections in Great Basin Native medicine, Immune support and infections, Wound healing

Telomere lengthening, Immunomodulation, Adaptogenic activity, Wound healing enhancement

Antiviral, Antimicrobial, Immune stimulating, Expectorant

9-30g dried root daily; 500mg-1g extract twice daily

1-2ml tincture 3x daily; 300-500mg extract twice daily

Excess conditions in TCM, Immune-mediated diseases

First dose rash reaction in some individuals, Pregnancy, Autoimmune conditions

Mild digestive effects, Possible immune over-stimulation

Detoxification rash in some users (benign but alarming), Nausea