Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Natural Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Tea

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are naturally sun dried and unsulfured, sourced from Minxian in Gansu Province, a region traditionally associated with quality astragalus. 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.

Key Selling Points

• Premium astragalus root slices sourced from Minxian County in Gansu Province
• Naturally sun dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), a classic qi-tonifying herb
• Large 500g bulk pack suitable for regular herbal tea or decoction use
• Versatile slices for teas, soups, congee, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a firm, fibrous texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor is typically light golden with a mild, subtly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs such as dang gui or goji berry
• Add to soups and stews for a traditional nourishing broth
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for a gentle herbal addition

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support healthy qi and is a staple in classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang. It is commonly paired with dang gui, goji berry, red dates, or codonopsis in nourishing soups and decoctions. Many households simmer a few slices through the winter months or add them to congee and herbal teas as part of seasonal wellness routines.

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