Dried Qin Jiao Slices 500g Large Gentian Root Pieces Sichuan New Harvest Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Qin Jiao slices, known in TCM as Qin Jiao (秦艽), from Gentiana macrophylla root, offered as cut root pieces for decoction use. In TCM theory, Qin Jiao is considered acrid, bitter, and neutral, traditionally associated with the stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. Traditionally used in herbal formulas and decoctions, this raw botanical is intended for traditional preparation and should be used under qualified guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qin Jiao (秦艽) root slices from Sichuan, China
• Botanical source Gentiana macrophylla, cut into convenient slices
• New harvest stock with a 36-month shelf life
• Traditionally valued in TCM decoctions and herbal formulas
• Sold as edible agricultural produce, suitable for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Qin Jiao slices typically show a yellowish-brown to brownish surface with a fibrous, slightly twisted texture and a distinctive aromatic, acrid aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly acrid taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup preparations with other botanicals
• Used in folk herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Stored refrigerated for long-term herbal pantry keeping

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qin Jiao is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and easing the sinews, and it appears in classical formulas for joint and sinew comfort. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng in traditional wind-damp formulas. Slices are also used in folk seasonal soups prepared for damp climates.

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