Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 甘肃岷县 Wild-Crafted Large Cut 0.6-0.8cm Diagonal Slices 100g Trial Pack Sun-Dried No Sulfur for Tea and Soup

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These 0.6-0.8cm diagonal slices are cut from large wild-crafted roots grown in Minxian, Gansu Province, and processed without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in daily teas, soups, and decoctions as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Large 0.6-0.8cm diagonal slices cut from thick wild-crafted Astragalus roots
• Sourced from Minxian County, Gansu Province, a renowned traditional Astragalus growing region
• Processed with initial processing only and no sulfur fumigation
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), Astragalus membranaceus root
• Convenient 100g trial pack for tea, soup, and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically turns a light golden tone with a mild, gently sweet and root-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews during the last hour of cooking
• Use in herbal decoctions combined with other roots
• Add to congee or grain porridge for traditional seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huang Qi is one of the most commonly used qi-tonifying roots, traditionally associated with supporting normal energy and vitality. It is frequently paired with dang gui, goji berries, red dates, and ginseng in soups and decoctions. Slices are also added to chicken soup, congee, and winter tonics, and are a staple in seasonal household cooking across northern China.

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