Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 黄芪 Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction 500g

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These naturally sun-dried root slices are cut in a fingernail shape, a form traditionally favored for decocting and brewing. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. A versatile raw herb for daily herbal tea, soups, and decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Astragalus membranaceus root slices with no additives
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪, a classic qi-tonifying herb
• Naturally sun-dried and cut into fingernail-shaped slices for easy brewing
• Traditionally used in herbal teas, soups, and decoction formulas
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light tan slices with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint starchy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the slices typically yield a mild, slightly sweet, earthy infusion with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices alone or with goji and red dates for a daily herbal tea
• Add to chicken, pork, or vegetable soups during long slow cooking
• Use in traditional decoctions prepared with other tonic herbs
• Add to congee or grain porridge for a traditional seasonal dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support qi and is a staple of classic tonifying formulas, often paired with dang gui, codonopsis, or white atractylodes. It is commonly simmered in nourishing soups, added to congee, or brewed as a simple tea, especially during seasonal changes or convalescent-style diets.

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