Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Loose Dried Herb for Tea and Soup

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried, diagonally cut root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for daily tonifying use. 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 decoctions, soups, or steeped as a simple tea. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root cut into clean diagonal slices
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), a foundational qi-tonifying herb
• Loose 500g bulk pack, weighed and packed without retail box
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and daily herbal teas
• Sweet, mild flavor that pairs well with dang gui and codonopsis

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions with dang gui or codonopsis
• Added to soups and stews for traditional family cooking
• Steeped alone or with goji as a simple daily tea
• Cooked into congee for a mild traditional herbal dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support normal qi and is a common ingredient in classic tonifying formulas such as Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang, where it is paired with dang gui. It is also widely added to household soups, slow-cooked with chicken or pork ribs, or simmered into congee during seasonal changes. Many people keep sliced Huang Qi on hand for gentle daily tea throughout the year.

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