Dried Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Large Cut Pieces for Decoction Soup and Tea

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These golden cut slices of the root are a classic qi-tonifying herb in traditional Chinese practice, traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy circulation of qi. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, entering the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as a daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Astragalus root slices with no additives
• Botanical source Astragalus membranaceus, a staple TCM qi tonic
• Large 1.4 cm-plus slices selected for even decoction and slow release
• Traditionally used to support vitality and healthy qi flow
• Versatile for soups, decoctions, congee, and daily herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale golden-yellow exterior with a creamy white, fibrous cut surface and a faint ring pattern. The aroma is mildly earthy and bean-like, and the decocted liquor typically tastes gently sweet with a soft, starchy body.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Added to chicken, pork, or vegetable soups for slow cooking
• Steeped as a mild daily herbal tea, alone or with goji and red dates
• Cooked into nourishing congee or grain porridges

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is a foundational qi-tonifying herb traditionally used to support healthy energy, wei qi, and fluid metabolism. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and is widely paired with Dang Gui, Codonopsis, or red dates. Families often add a few slices to seasonal soups and stews, especially in autumn and winter.

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