Wild Qin Jiao Large Slices 500g Dried Gentiana Root Pieces Qin Jiao 秦艽 Traditional Herbal Decoction Slices

Wild Qin Jiao (秦艽, Qin Jiao) slices, cut from the dried root of Gentiana macrophylla, a classic root botanical in the Chinese herbal tradition. In TCM theory, Qin Jiao is considered acrid, bitter, and neutral, traditionally associated with the stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. These large whole-root slices are suited to decoction, herbal soup, or formula preparation. Store sealed at room temperature away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Qin Jiao root cut into large, even slices for easy decoction
• Botanical source Gentiana macrophylla, known in TCM as Qin Jiao 秦艽
• Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and easing joint discomfort in TCM practice
• Sold as a primary agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life
• Available in 500g, 250g, and 100g pack sizes to suit different needs

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a yellowish-brown to tan surface with a fibrous, slightly oily cross-section and a distinctive layered texture. The aroma is characteristically herbal and slightly pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with other roots
• Combine with complementary herbs in TCM prescriptions
• Prepare as part of seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Qin Jiao is traditionally used to dispel wind and dampness, clear deficiency heat, and ease damp-obstruction patterns. It commonly appears in decoctions and soup formulas, often paired with herbs such as Du Huo, Sang Ji Sheng, or Fang Ji. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water or adding them to long-cooked herbal broths.

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