Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 斜片 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried diagonal-cut slices come from the root of the plant and are a staple tonic herb in traditional Chinese practice. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or steeped as a daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root cut into diagonal slices for convenient decoction and brewing
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪， a foundational qi-tonifying herb in traditional formulas
• Naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation to preserve the root's natural character
• Sourced from Minxian in Gansu Province, a recognized traditional production region
• 500g value pack suitable for soups, teas, congee, and household herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a subtle sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically takes on a mild golden tone with a gentle, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with poultry, pork, or vegetables for a traditional tonic broth
• Steep slices in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or rice porridge during slow cooking
• Include in herbal decoctions alongside dang gui, goji berries, or red dates

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support normal qi and is a common ingredient in classic tonifying formulas and household soups. Slices are often paired with dang gui for a traditional blood-nourishing broth, or combined with goji berries and red dates in seasonal teas. It is also added to congee during recovery periods in folk custom.

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