Where is the best place to find the finest Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi)?

1. Inner Mongolia: The quality of Astragalus membranaceus in Inner Mongolia is also good. Inner Mongolia is the main producing area of Astragalus membranaceus, and its quality is basically the best among the best. The more famous ones are Astragalus membranaceus, Northern Astragalus membranaceus, and Kulun Astragalus membranaceus. Now, the rhizomes of Astragalus membranaceus planted in many places are transplanted from Inner Mongolia, which shows that its quality is very good.

2. Regular Purchase of Astragalus membranaceus: There are many origins of Astragalus membranaceus, and there are some differences in quality between different origins. Therefore, when purchasing Astragalus membranaceus, we must pay attention to this issue to ensure that we can buy high-quality Astragalus membranaceus. In addition, when purchasing Chinese herbal medicines such as Astragalus membranaceus, we should try to choose regular places to avoid being cheated.

3. Selection Tips: When purchasing Astragalus membranaceus, we should pay attention to its appearance, such as the outer skin of Astragalus membranaceus. Good Astragalus membranaceus has white outer skin and yellow inner heart. In addition, we can also observe Astragalus membranaceus by slicing it. If there are black holes, it means that Astragalus membranaceus is moldy and infested with insects, and its quality is not good. Also, we can smell it. Good quality Astragalus membranaceus smells like beans.