Dried Astragalus Root Slices Bei Qi 500g Premium Grade Sliced Huang Qi for Herbal Decoction and Soup
Price range: $7.34 through $14.03
Description
Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪) or Bei Qi (北芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These premium-grade sliced roots are cut into flat diagonal pieces about 1-1.2 cm wide and sold as a 500g food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and congee as a supportive daily tonic herb.
Key Selling Points
- Premium-grade dried Astragalus root slices from Astragalus membranaceus
- Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪) and Bei Qi (北芪)
- Cut into flat diagonal slices approximately 1-1.2 cm wide
- 500g net weight of food-grade agricultural product
- Traditionally simmered in decoctions, soups, and congee
Quality & Sensory
The slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, woody texture and a faint sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the decoction is typically mild, slightly sweet, and gently earthy. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches as a natural agricultural product.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried sliced root, food-grade agricultural product |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 黄芪 / 北芪 |
| Pinyin | Huang Qi / Bei Qi |
| Botanical Name | Astragalus membranaceus |
| Plant Part | Root |
| Form | Flat diagonal slices, approximately 1-1.2 cm |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
- Added to soups and broths as a culinary tonic herb
- Cooked into congee or rice porridge
- Used in daily herbal tea blends
Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, Huang Qi is traditionally used as a qi-tonifying herb associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Hong Zao. In folk practice, it is added to soups, congee, and seasonal tonic dishes, especially during cooler months, as a supportive daily wellness herb.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried Astragalus root slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪) or Bei Qi (北芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. The roots are cut into flat diagonal slices approximately 1-1.2 cm wide.
Q: What is Huang Qi traditionally associated with in TCM?
A: In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. It is traditionally used as a qi-tonifying herb in decoctions and tonic dishes.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is commonly simmered in water as a decoction, added to soups and broths, or cooked into congee. It is often combined with other TCM herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Hong Zao.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Model | 500g 0 6 0 8cm 正宗北芪黄芪片, 500g 0 8 1cm 正宗北芪黄芪片, 500g 1 1 2cm 正宗北芪黄芪片, 250g 0 6 0 8cm 正宗北芪黄芪片, 250g 0 8 1cm 正宗北芪黄芪片, 250g 1 1 2cm 正宗北芪黄芪片 |
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