Wild Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Powder 250g Sichuan Ground Herb

Wild Qiang Huo, known in TCM as Qiang Huo (羌活), is ground from the dried root and rhizome of Notopterygium incisum sourced from Sichuan. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the bladder and kidney channels. This finely milled powder is suited to traditional herbal practice under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Qiang Huo root and rhizome from Sichuan
• Botanical source Notopterygium incisum, a classic TCM herb
• Freshly ground powder with a fine, even texture
• Traditionally valued in TCM for dispelling wind-dampness
• Convenient powdered form for decoctions and formulas

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellow-brown to grayish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a characteristic aromatic, slightly pungent scent, and its taste is traditionally described as acrid and mildly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions prepared with other herbs
• Blended into classical TCM formulas by practitioners
• Added to warm water as a traditional herbal drink
• Stored frozen to preserve aroma between uses

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to release the exterior, dispel wind-dampness, and relieve bi obstruction, and it often appears in classical formulas alongside Du Huo, Fang Feng, and other wind-dampness herbs. It is traditionally associated with the upper body and is commonly decocted rather than taken alone.

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