Dried Astragalus Root Slices Huangqi 500g Premium Northern Bei Qi Herbal Decoction Pieces

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. It is commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and congee as a traditional wellness ingredient. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huangqi (黄芪), the dried root slices of Astragalus membranaceus
• Northern Bei Qi variety sliced into flat oblique pieces
• Traditional TCM herb sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature
• Uniform 1.5-1.8 cm slices suited to decoction and soup use
• Sealed 500g pack with a 2-year shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint earthy sweetness. When simmered, they soften and release a mild, subtly sweet herbal aroma and a gentle, neutral taste that blends well in soups and decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews
• Cooked into congee
• Used in daily herbal tea blends
• Combined with other TCM herbs in seasonal tonics

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 alone or with herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Hong Zao in soups, decoctions, and congee. Folk practice often includes it in seasonal tonic preparations and daily wellness teas.

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