Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 甘肃岷县黄芪片 Dried Herb for Decoction Soup and Tea Bulk

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are cut from whole Astragalus roots and sold loose by weight. 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 herbal teas, it is a staple qi-tonifying herb in Chinese herbal practice. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪)
• Sourced from Minxian County in Gansu Province, a well-known Astragalus growing region
• Original-cut slices with no further processing, retaining the natural fibrous root texture
• Traditionally used in TCM as a qi-tonifying herb for decoctions, soups, and teas
• Sold loose by weight in bulk, suitable for herbal shops, kitchens, and home decoction

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions as part of traditional formulas
• Added to soups and stews with poultry, pork, or vegetables
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea, alone or with goji and red dates
• Cooked into congee or grain porridges for traditional seasonal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support normal qi and is a common ingredient in classic decoction formulas, often paired with Dang Gui (当归), Dang Shen (党参), or Ling Zhi (灵芝). It is frequently added to nourishing soups and winter tonics, and home cooks commonly simmer a few slices with dates and longan for a daily herbal tea.

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