Mongolian Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 斜片 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These obliquely cut slices are sun-dried Inner Mongolia root pieces sold as a raw culinary herb. In TCM theory Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally simmered in decoctions, soups, and teas. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Inner Mongolia grown Astragalus membranaceus root, a classic TCM qi-tonifying herb
• Obliquely cut slices that expose the fibrous yellow-white interior for efficient simmering
• Sun-dried and unprocessed, suitable for home decoction and slow cooking
• Traditionally paired with dang gui, goji berries, red dates, and ginseng in herbal soups
• Sold as a 500g pack of raw culinary herb for daily wellness cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan surface with a creamy white, fibrous cut face and a faint herbaceous aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a mild golden hue with a light, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions and daily wellness teas
• Add to chicken, pork, or vegetable soups during slow cooking
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for traditional nourishing meals
• Combine with goji berries and red dates in seasonal tonic broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Huang Qi is one of the most widely used qi-tonifying roots, traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy resistance. It is commonly simmered in long-boiled soups with chicken or pork ribs, added to four-herb and dang gui formulas, or brewed alone as a mild daily tea. In folk custom it is also a favored ingredient in autumn and winter nourishing broths.

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