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Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk

Price range: $16.96 through $23.21

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Description

Qiang Huo (羌活), known botanically as Notopterygium incisum, is a dried root and rhizome herb supplied as sliced pieces. In TCM theory it is acrid and bitter in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the bladder and kidney channels. This 500g bulk pack is sold as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction and herbal preparation, not as a medicine.

Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk overview

Key Selling Points

Dried Qiang Huo (羌活) root and rhizome slices from Notopterygium incisum
Sifted Grade 6 screening for consistent slice size
Unfumigated processing with no sulfur smoking
500g bulk loose pack suited to herbal shops and home decoction
Traditionally used in TCM formulas for exterior wind-damp patterns

Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk key features

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a brownish-yellow to dark brown exterior with a yellowish-white cut surface and a distinct ringed or knotty texture. They carry a characteristic pungent, aromatic scent, and decocted liquid typically tastes acrid and slightly bitter with warming aromatic notes.

Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Raw Chinese herbal botanical
Chinese Name	羌活
Pinyin	Qiang Huo
Botanical Name	Notopterygium incisum
Plant Part	Dried root and rhizome slices
Net Weight	500g

Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk specifications

Usage Scenarios

Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
Used by herbal practitioners in custom prescriptions
Stored as a bulk pantry botanical for seasonal herbal preparation

Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to release the exterior, dispel wind-dampness, and relieve damp-related joint discomfort, and it appears in classic formulas such as Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang. It is commonly paired with herbs like Fang Feng, Du Huo, and Chuan Xiong, and is most often prepared by simmering the slices in a decoction.

Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500g of dried Qiang Huo (羌活) root and rhizome slices, a raw Chinese botanical from Notopterygium incisum, sold as a food-grade agricultural product.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with dispersing wind-dampness and supporting the exterior-releasing function in classical formulas.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: The slices are typically simmered in water as a decoction, often combined with other herbs according to a traditional formula or practitioner guidance.