Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 250g Gansu Dried Herb for Tea Soup and Decoction

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are cut from cultivated Astragalus roots grown in Gansu Province. 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 decoctions, soups, and daily herbal teas, often paired with Dang Gui (当归) and Dang Shen (党参). A simple botanical ingredient for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root slices cut for convenient decoction and brewing
• Sourced from Gansu Province, a recognized traditional growing region for Huang Qi
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), sweet and slightly warm, entering the spleen and lung channels
• Small slice form suitable for herbal tea, soup, and congee preparation
• Traditionally paired with Dang Gui and Dang Shen in classic qi-tonifying formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a firm, fibrous texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor is typically light golden with a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews during long cooking
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
• Cooked into congee with grains and other herbs

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huang Qi is one of the most commonly used qi-tonifying herbs, traditionally included in decoctions and nourishing soups, especially in autumn and winter. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and is often combined with Dang Gui for blood-nourishing soup preparations. Slices may also be added to congee or steeped with goji berries and red dates for a simple seasonal tea.

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