Dried Scutellaria Root Huang Qin 500g Cut Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Scutellaria Root, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis. These machine-cut root pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their bitter flavor and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with clearing heat. Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations; consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huang Qin (黄芩), Scutellaria baicalensis dried root
• Machine-cut pieces convenient for decoction and tea brewing
• Traditionally associated in TCM with bitter flavor and cold nature
• Sold as a 500g pack of Chinese herbal raw material
• Versatile for herbal formulas, soups, and seasonal wellness drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to yellow-brown cut root pieces with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a yellow tone with a distinctly bitter taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qin is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it appears in many classical formulas. Traditionally prepared by simmering the cut root in water, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Bai Shao depending on the formula. Also used in seasonal wellness teas during warm months.

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