Huáng Qí (Astragalus membranaceus) seeds
- A medicinal plant and smoking herb of the North American Indian tribes. Also known as tobacco substitute and agent against asthma.
- Contents: Approx. 50 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Content: 100 Single seed
Product number: 1283 GTIN: 4250601207094
Description
Astragalus membranaceus is an important medicinal plant from the legume family. The milkvetch cultivar is called Huáng Qí in traditional Chinese medicine and is used to stimulate the life energy "Qi". In fact, the root of the plant has a variety of medical applications. Among other things it stimulates and modulates the immune system and is also used to treat viral infections and cancer.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Eventual height | 30-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | July, June |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, February, March, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 3-5°C |
| Germination time | 1-4 weeks, 2-6 weeks, irregular |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 75 cm |
Sowing and care
The hardy, perennial Chinese Astragalus grows as a low shrub. The seeds germinate best in cool temperatures around 5 °C and should be sown as early as possible in the year. Loves sunny locations.
Other names
Botanical name: Astragalus membranaceus, A. mongholicus, A. propinquus
German: Tragantwurzel, Chinesischer Tragant
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