Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 斜片 500g Premium Cut Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried diagonal-cut slices come from the root of the plant and are a staple qi-tonifying herb in traditional Chinese practice. In TCM theory Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm, entering the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and daily herbal teas. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• New-season Gansu Astragalus root slices with sulfur-free processing
• Botanical source Astragalus membranaceus, known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪
• Diagonal-cut slices sized approximately 1.0-1.2 cm for even extraction
• Traditionally used to support qi and wei qi in TCM practice
• 500g value pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a faint sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor is typically light golden with a mild, subtly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as a classic qi-tonifying ingredient
• Add to soups and stews with poultry, pork, or vegetables
• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for traditional nourishment

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Huang Qi is traditionally associated with tonifying spleen qi and lung qi and supporting wei qi, the body's defensive energy. It is a common ingredient in classic decoction formulas and is often paired with Dang Gui (当归) in soup preparations or with Ling Zhi and other herbs in daily tonics. Families frequently add slices to seasonal soups and congee, especially during colder months.

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