Wild Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Gansu Sulfur-Free for Tea and Decoction

Wild Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are sourced from Gansu and offered in a 500g pack. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in daily teas, soups, and decoctions, this versatile herb is a staple of Chinese herbal wellness. Consult a qualified practitioner before combining with other herbs.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Astragalus membranaceus root slices from Gansu
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), a foundational qi-tonifying herb
• Sulfur-free processing preserves natural color and aroma
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for regular tea and soup use
• Traditionally used to support vitality and healthy energy levels

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and slices brewed in hot water typically yield a light golden infusion with a gentle, sweet, slightly bean-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews during the last hour of cooking
• Combine with other herbs such as dang shen in decoctions
• Use in congee or slow-cooked broths for seasonal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Huang Qi is traditionally used to tonify qi and support healthy defensive energy, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang. Slices are often simmered alone or paired with dang shen, dang gui, or red dates in soups and decoctions. It is also a popular addition to winter broths and seasonal congee in Chinese household practice.

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