What's the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to medicinal astragalus? Chances are you will think of Astragalus root (Huang Qi). However, don't forget that astragalus seed, also known as Chinese Milk Vetch seed and Sha Yuan Zi in Pinyin, is also a commonly used tonic thanks to its great healing properties. In TCM it has been characterized as a Chinese herb that is warm but not dry in nature. More importantly, it is also gentle and moist. Hence, milkvetch seed has a good therapeutic effect for liver and kidney deficiency caused lower back pain and weak legs, dizziness, Nocturnal Emission, Premature Ejaculation, frequent urination, enuresis, abnormal vaginal discharge, and so on. Since this is an herb with many health benefits, it is necessary to know more about it.

MILK VETCH HEALTH BENEFITS
Milkvetch seeds were once a tribute in Tang Dynasty due to its amazing medicinal uses. Today, it is reported that this herb is capable of reducing inflammation, inhibit cancer cell growth, decreasing lipid, lower high blood pressure, protect liver, and more. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, it mainly tonifies kidney and liver, arrests seminal emission, and improves eyesight. And its modern pharmacology has said it all.

Milk Vetch

MILK VETCH RECIPES ON HERBAL REMEDIES 
The Chinese Pharmacopoeia says that it is sweet in flavor and warm in nature and goes to meridians of liver and kidney. Prime functions are warming and nourishing liver and kidney, controlling nocturnal emission with astringent properties, reducing urination, and improve eyesight. Main milk vetch uses and indications include low back pain due to kidney deficiency, nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, morbid leukorrhea, dribbling of urine, dizziness, and blurred vision. Recommended milk vetch dosage is from 9 to 15 grams.

1) Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan from Yi Fang Ji Jie (Wang Ang and his Variorum of medical recipes). It is combined with Qian Shi (Euryale Seed), Lian Xu (Lotus Stamen), Long Gu (Dragon Bones), and Mu Li (Concha Ostreae) to treat night emissions.

2) According to Ji Lin Zhong Cao Yao (Jilin Collection of Chinese Herbal Drugs), it is decocted alone to heal kidney deficiency induced low back pain.

3) According to Ben Cao Hui Yan (Treasury of Words on the Materia Medica), it is coupled with Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) to be ground into powder to cure deficient spleen-stomach, indigestion, and tympanites due to damp-heat.