Dried Scutellaria Root Slices Huang Qin 500g Bulk Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb

Dried Scutellaria Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis. These naturally sun-dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for their bitter flavor and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with clearing heat. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Qin (黄芩) dried root slices from Scutellaria baicalensis
• Sourced from Shanxi province and naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing heat and supporting internal balance
• Convenient sliced form ready for tea, decoction, or soup preparation
• Bulk 500g pack with a 24-month shelf life for daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow to golden-brown cut surface with a firm, woody texture and a faint earthy-root aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically yield a clear yellowish infusion with a distinctly bitter, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other Chinese herbs
• Add to herbal soups or broths during cooking
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes and congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qin is traditionally used in heat-clearing formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai in classic combinations. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to herbal soups, or brewed as a simple tea, especially during warm seasons when heat-clearing herbs are traditionally favored.

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