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

Scutellaria Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis. These dried root slices are cut for convenient decoction, tea, or herbal formulas. In TCM theory, Huang Qin is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness. A versatile raw botanical for herbal shops, kitchens, and wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Scutellaria baicalensis root cut into convenient slices
• Known in TCM as Huang Qin 黄芩, a classic heat-clearing herb
• Bitter and cold in nature, traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness
• Slice form is easy to measure, decoct, or steep
• 500g bulk pack suited to daily herbal tea and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellow to yellow-brown cut surface with a firm, woody texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted or steeped, the liquor typically takes on a golden-yellow tone with a distinctly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Steep slices in hot water as a bitter herbal tea
• Add to soup or congee recipes following traditional formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal blends for warm-weather routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qin is traditionally used to clear heat, dry dampness, and support formulas involving the lung, gallbladder, and large intestine channels. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Coptis and Scutellaria companions in classic formulas, or steeped alone as a simple bitter tea. Traditionally associated with spring and summer seasonal use.

FAQ Q&A