Dried Astragalus Root Slices Large Grade Huang Qi Bei Qi for Herbal Decoction and Soup 500g

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪) or Bei Qi (北芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These large oblique-cut slices are a classic Qi-tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, traditionally associated with sweet flavor and warm nature entering the Spleen and Lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and congee, or steeped as a daily herbal tea. This food-grade agricultural product is not a medicine and cannot replace prescribed drugs.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Astragalus membranaceus root, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪) and Bei Qi (北芪)
• Large oblique-cut slices approximately 1.3 cm wide and 4.5 cm long
• Sourced from Minxian, Gansu, a well-known Astragalus growing region
• Sulfur-free processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Sold as bulk loose dried slices in a 500g large-slice pack

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellowish-white to light tan interior with a slightly darker outer bark ring. Texture is firm, dry, and fibrous. Aroma is mild and earthy. After simmering, the decoction is typically lightly sweet and bland with a gentle woody note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Added to chicken or pork soup as a traditional nourishing ingredient
• Cooked into congee for a mild daily herbal food
• Steeped alone or with goji berries as a daily herbal tea
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qi is traditionally used as a Qi-tonifying herb associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to soups with chicken or pork, cooked into congee, or paired with herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, and Dang Gui in traditional tonic formulas. It is also used in seasonal nourishing foods.

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