Tangaek — Decoctions · Herbs
莖葉 Hwanggi Julgiwa Ip (황기 줄기와 잎)
Stem and Leaves (莖葉)
This entry covers the stem and leaves of astragalus (hwanggi). The Dongui Bogam places this short passage under its main entry on astragalus — which deals with the root — setting the plant's above-ground parts apart in their own section.
Astragalus is a perennial herb in the legume family. Its stems are covered with fine hairs, and its leaves are pinnately compound: each leaf is made up of several pairs of small leaflets attached opposite one another along a central stalk.
Today, the astragalus sold in herbal markets is almost entirely the root; the stem and leaves are rarely used.
Original, read line by line 東醫寶鑑 · Tangaek — Decoctions vol. 2
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療渴及筋攣, 消癰腫疽瘡. 《本草》
It addresses thirst and cramping sinews, and disperses ongjong (癰腫, swollen abscesses) and jeochang (疽瘡, deep sores). 《Boncho (本草)》
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This is a cultural and historical record from a classical text, not a claim about any food’s effects. Nothing here is a health supplement or intended to prevent or treat disease. Consult a medical professional about health concerns. · Text: Korean Medicine Classics DB · Reading: Homiclub