Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 黄芪 Premium Gansu Herb for Tea and Soup 255g Bottle

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are naturally sun-dried and sold loose in a 255g bottle. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and teas as part of traditional wellness routines. This is a raw herbal product for traditional preparation, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Astragalus membranaceus root slices with characteristic longitudinal wrinkles and chrysanthemum-like core
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪, a foundational qi-tonifying herb in traditional formulas
• Naturally sun-dried slices suitable for tea, decoction, and soup preparation
• Sourced from Gansu, a recognized traditional production region for astragalus
• Convenient 255g bottled loose format for daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan surface with fibrous longitudinal texture and a dense, slightly starchy cross-section. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and simmered slices yield a gently sweet, mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices alone or with other herbs for a traditional decoction
• Add to soups and stews during slow cooking
• Steep in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Use in congee or seasonal tonic cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support qi and is a common ingredient in classic decoction formulas and household soups. Slices are often simmered with dang gui, dang shen, or red dates, added to chicken or pork soups, or brewed as a simple tea. It is a familiar choice for autumn and winter wellness cooking.

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