Astragalus Propinquus - Grow My Own?

by Ian
(C)

I happened to be reading about so called anti-ageing supplements in a scientific article online, and it led me to this plant and its medicinal uses in traditional Chinese medicine.

I've noticed you've done series' on similar substances before: honey and other such natural wonders, so I thought you may be interested to read about this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astragalus_propinquus

PS: As for natural wonders, good old home grown fruit and veg go a long way to providing fresh vitamins and such:

Answer:

This herb is a very common, easily-usable Chinese herb with - as I understand - very little side effects.

I think we even bought them from Chinese shop (of course won't be better than home grown). A very versatile herb.

Thank you for the tip!