Wild Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Dried Chinese Herb 500g Sichuan Origin Traditional Decoction Herb
$10.30
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Description
Qiang Huo (羌活), the dried root and rhizome of Notopterygium incisum, is a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind-cold and relieving damp-related discomfort, it has a pungent, bitter flavor and a warm nature in TCM theory. This loose dried herb is sun-dried and suited for decoction or formula use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points
- Wild-harvested Qiang Huo (羌活) sourced from Sichuan, a region traditionally prized for this herb
- Botanical source Notopterygium incisum, dried root and rhizome supplied loose
- A recognized surface-releasing herb in TCM, traditionally used for wind-cold and damp patterns
- Sun-dried whole pieces with natural aroma, ready for decoction or herbal formulas
- 500g bulk pack suitable for herbalists, tea blends, and home decoction use

Quality & Sensory
Typically the dried pieces show a dark brown to yellowish-brown exterior with a compact, knotty rhizome texture and a distinctive aromatic, slightly acrid scent. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a pungent, bitter taste with warming aromatic notes.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 羌活 |
| Pinyin | Qiang Huo |
| Botanical Name | Notopterygium incisum |
| Plant Part | Root and rhizome |
| Net Weight | 500g |

Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
- Incorporated into practitioner-prescribed herbal formulas
- Blended into warming seasonal herbal teas with other surface-releasing herbs
- Used in culinary-style herbal broths following traditional recipes
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to release the exterior, disperse wind-cold, dispel dampness, and relieve joint obstruction, and it is often paired with herbs such as Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia root) and Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica). It appears in classic formulas like Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang and is commonly prepared by simmering in decoctions, particularly in damp or cold seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of loose dried Qiang Huo (羌活), the root and rhizome of Notopterygium incisum, sun-dried and supplied as a raw Chinese herb from Sichuan.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, dispersing wind-cold, and dispelling dampness, and it is a common ingredient in classic decoction formulas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water as a decoction, either alone or combined with other herbs according to a traditional formula or practitioner guidance.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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