Dried Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root 500g Clean Sifted Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Formulas

Dried Qiang Huo (羌活), the root and rhizome of Notopterygium incisium, is a classic Chinese herb supplied as clean, dried decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter with warm properties and is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-dampness and relieving exterior patterns. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it should be prepared and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qiang Huo (羌活) dried root and rhizome pieces
• Botanical source Notopterygium incisium, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb
• Cleaned and dried with minimal impurities for convenient preparation
• Pungent, bitter and warm in TCM nature, traditionally used in wind-dampness formulas
• Supplied as a 500g bag, suitable for decoction and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically the pieces show a dark brown to yellowish-brown exterior with a yellowish-white cross-section and a compact, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, acrid herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into practitioner-prescribed herbal formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparation following traditional recipes
• Incorporated into external herbal washes in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to dispel wind-dampness, relieve exterior cold patterns, and ease joint and upper body discomfort. It commonly appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia root) and Du Huo (Angelica pubescens root), and is often prepared by simmering in decoctions, especially in damp or cold seasons.

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