Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Slices

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are cut in a slanted fingernail style and sun-dried, a common form for decoction pieces. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, soups, and decoctions, this bulk herb is a staple for daily wellness routines. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Astragalus membranaceus root slices from Gansu Minxian
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪, a foundational qi-tonifying herb
• Slanted fingernail-style slices, 1.0-1.2 cm cut, sun-dried by hand
• 500g bulk loose pack suitable for tea, soup, and decoction use
• Traditionally used in TCM to support vitality and healthy qi circulation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown surface with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture. The aroma is mildly earthy and bean-like. When simmered, the liquor is typically light golden with a gentle, sweet, and slightly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a daily herbal tea or tonic decoction
• Added to soups and stews with poultry, pork, or vegetables
• Cooked into congee or grain porridge for a nourishing meal
• Combined with other tonic herbs such as dang gui or goji in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to tonify qi and support healthy immune function and fluid metabolism. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and is often paired with dang gui, codonopsis, or jujube dates. Slices are typically simmered 20-30 minutes for tea or added to slow-cooked soups and congee, especially during seasonal transitions.

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