Price of Chinese herbal medicine Astragalus

Scutellaria baicalensis is a very well-known Chinese herbal medicine. It is usually harvested in autumn and spring, and its fibrous roots are processed and dried until they are 60% to 70% dry. They are then tied into small bundles and dried as medicine. The taste of Scutellaria baicalensis is light, and the water it is soaked in has no other color. It has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, and facilitating urination. Drinking Astragalus soaked in water is also a common way of drinking in daily life. What is the other name of Scutellaria baicalensis? How much does it cost per pound?

1. What is the nickname of Scutellaria baicalensis?

Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Scutellaria baicalensis, is mainly distributed in spring sunny lawns or farmland in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Heilongjiang Province, Shanxi Province and other places in China. Artificial cultivation is now more common.

Although Scutellaria baicalensis has a very good tonic effect, it is not suitable for everyone at all times. It is not recommended to take if you have a cold or are in your menstrual period. Scutellaria baicalensis is only suitable for people with yang deficiency, and must be taken with other Chinese medicinal materials under the guidance of a doctor. Taking too much Scutellaria baicalensis can easily cause getting inflamed.

2. How much does Astragalus cost per pound?

The price of Astragalus is about thirty to forty yuan per catty, with certain differences across the country. In addition, the price of Astragalus will be affected by factors such as the specifications of Scutellaria baicalensis, place of origin, purchasing method, growth period of Scutellaria baicalensis, and market trends of Scutellaria baicalensis, so the price across the country cannot be unified. You can buy Scutellaria baicalensis in many places, such as pharmacies, shopping malls, etc. All you need to do is learn how to choose good Scutellaria baicalensis.

The quality of Scutellaria baicalensis can generally be distinguished based on four characteristics.

First, look at the color tone of Scutellaria baicalensis. The cost-effective Scutellaria baicalensis has a slightly yellowish color and is very uniform. If the color of Scutellaria baicalensis is white and yellow, it is likely that it was harvested prematurely in order to facilitate smoking before it was fully mature.

Second, check whether the Scutellaria baicalensis is moldy. If Scutellaria baicalensis is stored properly, there will be no spots on it. Of course, it is normal to have small spots. Since Scutellaria baicalensis contains a certain amount of sugar, a small amount of mold may occur during the storage process.

Third, look at the color of Scutellaria baicalensis. If the Scutellaria baicalensis is neither dry nor wet when you pick it up, and can clump together if you push hard, and becomes loose naturally after loosening, then it is a good Scutellaria baicalensis. If it feels sticky and wet when you pick it up, it is of poor quality.

Fourth, taste the flavor of Scutellaria baicalensis. If the Scutellaria baicalensis is cost-effective, it will taste slightly sweet, like licorice. If it is moldy, it will wither slightly. We can also choose a more reliable brand of Scutellaria baicalensis packaging, so that we can be more reliable when buying, and we can just carefully identify it.

The above is a detailed introduction to the nicknames of Scutellaria baicalensis and the price of Astragalus membranaceus. I hope it will be of some help to you.