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

Dried Scutellaria Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis. These sun-dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their bitter flavor and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with clearing heat. Sold as loose bulk decoction pieces for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations. Consult a qualified practitioner before use; this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable TCM herb Huang Qin 黄芩 from Scutellaria baicalensis root
• New-crop slices sourced from Gansu, China
• Sun-dried and sliced for convenient decoction or tea brewing
• Traditionally associated in TCM with bitter flavor and cold nature
• Loose bulk format suitable for herbal formulas and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to yellow-brown slices with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a yellow tone with a distinctly bitter, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea alone or with other herbs
• Add to herbal soups and broths in small amounts
• Use in seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qin is traditionally used in heat-clearing formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai in classic combinations. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to herbal teas, or included in seasonal preparations during warm months. Traditional texts describe it as bitter and cold in nature.

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