Qinjiao Chinese Gentian Root Dried Herbal Decoction Pieces 50g Bottle for Traditional Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Qinjiao (秦艽) root slices, known in Western herbal shops as Chinese gentian root, from Gentiana macrophylla. This 50g bottled decoction piece is a raw edible agricultural herb traditionally used in TCM. In TCM theory it is considered slightly cold with bitter and pungent flavors, entering the stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and soothing wind-damp discomfort. Store in a cool dry place and use in decoctions or soups as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Qinjiao (秦艽), the dried root of Gentiana macrophylla
• Raw edible agricultural herb supplied as bottled decoction pieces
• 50g net weight in a resealable bottle for convenient storage
• Traditionally used in TCM for wind-damp and damp-heat patterns
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional tea blends

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces are typically light yellowish-brown to brown, firm and fibrous in texture, with a mild earthy herbal aroma. When decocted or simmered, the liquid is typically pale amber with a gently bitter, slightly pungent taste. Batch color and aroma may vary naturally with harvest and processing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soups and broths
• Combined with other herbs in custom tea blends
• Used in seasonal wind-damp herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qinjiao is traditionally used in decoctions for wind-damp patterns and damp-heat conditions. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Fang Feng, Du Huo, or Huang Qin in classic formulas. The dried root is simmered in water, often added to herbal soups or congee during damp or changing seasons. Traditional use focuses on its bitter, pungent, slightly cold nature and its association with the stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels.

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