Dried Astragalus Root Slices Huangqi 500g Bei Qi Sliced Decoction Pieces for Herbal Soups and Teas

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huangqi (黄芪) or Bei Qi, from Astragalus membranaceus. These sliced decoction pieces come from the root of a classic qi-tonifying herb. In TCM theory, Huangqi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. The slices are suited for decoctions, herbal soups, congee, and daily teas, offering a mild, earthy taste that blends well with other botanicals.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huangqi (黄芪), the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus
• Sliced decoction pieces in a 0.8-1.0 cm medium slice size
• 500g net weight of raw herb for decoctions and soups
• Sweet, slightly warm herb traditionally linked to Spleen and Lung channels
• Sealed packaging with a 2-year shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, they yield a mild, subtly sweet and woody taste that blends well in soups and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Added to soups and stews as a traditional tonic ingredient
• Cooked into congee for a mild herbal note
• Steeped in hot water for a simple daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huangqi is traditionally used as a qi-tonifying herb associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or cooked in congee, often paired with herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Hong Zao. Folk practice also includes steeping the slices in hot water for daily teas.

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