Dried Scutellaria Root Slices Huang Qin 500g Selected Grade Chinese Herb for Decoction

Dried Scutellaria Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis root. These selected-grade slices are sourced from Shanxi and offered as a loose bulk herb. In TCM theory, Huang Qin is bitter and cold, traditionally associated with the Lung, Gallbladder, Stomach, and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or added to herbal soup formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huang Qin (黄芩), the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis
• Selected-grade root slices from Shanxi, offered as loose bulk herb
• Bitter, cold nature traditionally linked to Lung and Gallbladder channels
• Can be decocted whole or ground into powder for flexible preparation
• 500g net weight with a 24-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically yellow to yellowish-brown with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically bitter with a mild, woody herbal character. Color and taste may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
• Added to traditional herbal soups
• Ground into powder for custom herbal blends
• Included in seasonal wellness tea formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qin is traditionally used in decoctions for its bitter, cold properties and its association with clearing heat. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Zhi Zi in classic formulas. Folk practice also includes adding it to herbal soups or grinding it into powder for custom blends.

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