Dried Scutellaria Root Huang Qin 500g Cut Chinese Skullcap Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Scutellaria Root, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis. These machine-cut root pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their bitter flavor and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with clearing heat. Sold as a raw culinary herb for decoctions, teas, and formulas. Store in a cool dry place; special populations should consult a professional before use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Scutellaria baicalensis root, cut into convenient pieces
• Known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), a foundational heat-clearing herb
• Sourced from Shanxi province, a recognized growing region for this root
• Machine-cut processing for even pieces suited to decoction and tea
• 500g bulk pack suitable for home herbal cooking and daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the cut root pieces show a yellow to yellow-brown color with a hard, dense texture and a faint earthy-herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a golden-yellow hue with a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea, alone or with other herbs
• Add to herbal soup packs and slow-cooked broths
• Use in TCM formulas and seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qin is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it appears in many classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups, and it is sometimes included in summer herbal teas. Preparation traditionally involves decocting the cut root in water.

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