Dried Qin Jiao Large Leaf Gentian Root 500g Whole Form TCM Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Qin Jiao (秦艽), known as Large Leaf Gentian, from Gentiana macrophylla, is a whole-form root supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with acrid and bitter flavors and a slightly cold nature. This 500g pack is sold as an edible agricultural product for culinary and decoction preparation, stored in a cool dry place, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-form dried Qin Jiao root in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Gentiana macrophylla, known in TCM as Qin Jiao (秦艽)
• Sourced from Yunnan origin as a non-imported edible agricultural product
• Can be ground into powder on request for flexible preparation
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for decoctions and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root segments appear yellow-brown to brownish with a rough, twisted surface and firm texture. The aroma is characteristically herbal and slightly acrid, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in culinary preparation
• Ground into powder for further processing
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qin Jiao is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and easing the sinews, and it has long appeared in classical formulas for joints and musculoskeletal comfort. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng, and it is also used in folk practice as a component of medicinal soups and wine-style preparations.

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