Complanate Astragalus Seed Whole (Astragalus Complanatus)

Complanate Astragalus Seed Whole (Astragalus complanatus) is the dried, mature seed of a traditional qi-regulating and essence-supporting herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shā Yuàn Zǐ (沙苑子). For centuries, this small, flat seed has been valued for its ability to tonify the Kidney and Liver, secure essence, brighten the eyes, and strengthen reproductive vitality. Its nature is sweet, slightly warm, and stabilizing, making it a foundational herb for deficiency patterns involving the Kidneys, essence, vision, and lower back strength.

In TCM, Sha Yuan Zi enters the Kidney and Liver channels, where it helps nourish yin and yang of the Kidneys, secure jing (essence), support reproductive health, and improve vision weakened by deficiency. It is traditionally used for blurred vision, floaters, chronic eye fatigue, weak or sore lower back and knees, nocturnal emissions, low libido, frequent urination, and general deficiency of the Kidney essence. Its stabilizing yet gently warming nature makes it especially useful for individuals who experience weakness, dizziness, or visual fatigue due to insufficient essence.

In classical and folk practice, the seeds are often decocted with other Kidney-tonifying herbs such as goji berry, cuscuta seed, or rehmannia to support fertility, healthy reproduction, lumbar strength, and clearer eyesight. Sha Yuan Zi is frequently found in tonic teas, restorative soups, and jing-nourishing formulas, especially for long-term constitutional deficiency.

Modern research shows that Astragalus complanatus seeds contain flavonoids, saponins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids with notable immunomodulating, antioxidant, liver-supporting, and reproductive-enhancing properties. These constituents align with its traditional use for supporting vision, endocrine balance, kidney function, and the preservation of essence.

Each batch of Complanate Astragalus Seed Whole (Astragalus complanatus) is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its smooth texture, natural color, and gentle warmth. When brewed, it produces a mild, slightly sweet infusion traditionally used to strengthen the Kidneys, nourish jing, support vision, and restore vitality to the lower back and reproductive system.