Dried Scutellaria Root Slices Huang Qin Bulk Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g

Dried Scutellaria Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas. In TCM theory, Huang Qin is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. Sold as a raw botanical for herbal preparation, it should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM root herb supplied as dried slices
• Botanical source Scutellaria baicalensis
• Known in Chinese as Huang Qin 黄芩
• Dried and processed for convenient decoction use
• Suitable for herbal formulas, teas, and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a yellow to yellow-brown color with a firm, dense texture and a slightly conical or irregular shape. The aroma is typically mild and grassy, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea
• Added to herbal soups in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qin is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it appears in many classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions or brewed as a simple tea. It has also been used in seasonal herbal preparations during warmer months.

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