Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried slices are cut from the root of the legume plant and are a staple qi-tonifying herb in traditional Chinese practice. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as a daily herbal tea. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Astragalus membranaceus root slices with no additives
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), a classic qi-supporting root herb
• Carefully cut large slices suitable for decoction, soup, or tea
• Traditionally valued for daily wellness and seasonal tonics
• 500g bulk pack sourced from Minxian, Gansu, a recognized astragalus region

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light tan with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a faint bean-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor is typically light golden with a mild, earthy, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Added to soups and stews for traditional family recipes
• Steeped alone or with goji as a mild daily herbal tea
• Cooked into congee or grain porridges

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support qi and is a common ingredient in classic tonifying formulas and household soups. Slices are often simmered 20-30 minutes in decoctions, paired with dang gui, goji, or red dates, or added to chicken and pork soups. It is also a popular winter tonic herb and is traditionally included in congee for seasonal nourishment.

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