Dried Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 斜片 Bulk 1 Jin 500g Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These small oblique-cut slices of the dried root are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally regarded as sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature and associated with the spleen and lung channels. Sold as a raw agricultural food product for decoction pieces, soups, and teas. This product is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM root herb Huang Qi in convenient small oblique slices
• Botanical source Astragalus membranaceus, a staple of Chinese herbal tradition
• Sun-dried and air-cured processing with no further refining
• Loose bulk format suited to decoctions, soups, and daily herbal teas
• Traditionally associated with tonifying qi in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan cut surface with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor is typically light golden with a mild, gently sweet and bean-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other roots and tonics
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Cook into congee or grain porridges

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qi is traditionally used to tonify qi and support normal fluid metabolism, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas and household soups. It is often paired with dang gui, goji berries, red dates, or ginseng in tonic broths, and slices are frequently added to congee or simmered alone for a light daily tea, especially in autumn and winter.

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