Overview

According to David Winston, this is the #3 most important herb for chronic kidney disease.

Authority

Family: Fabaceae
Standard Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceus
Standard Common Name: Astragalus
Author: (Fisch. ex Link) Bunge
References: [HoC2000, pg 22a] Go to WikipediaWikipedia Go to WikipediaWikipedia

Binomial Synonyms

  • Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge Go to WikipediaWikipedia Go to WikipediaWikipedia
  • Astragalus propinquus Schischkin [Wikipedia - preferred name]
  • Astragalus onobrychis L. [Wikipedia - disputed]
  • Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge Go to WikipediaWikipedia Go to WikipediaWikipedia
  • Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (Bunge) P.K.Hsiao Go to WikipediaWikipedia Go to WikipediaWikipedia
  • Astragalus propinquus Schischkin var. glabra Vydr. Go to WikipediaWikipedia Go to WikipediaWikipedia
  • Phaca membranacea Fisch.

Other Common Names

Pinyin Names