Astragalus Sliced Root Huang Qi 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Soup

Astragalus Sliced Root, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried diagonal slices of the root are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for daily tonifying use. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups or steeped as a simple tea, it is a staple ingredient for home herbal kitchens. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root cut into diagonal slices for convenient decocting
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪, a foundational qi-tonifying herb
• 500g value pack suitable for regular tea brewing and soup making
• Sliced form releases flavor readily when simmered or steeped
• Traditionally paired with dang gui, goji berries, or red dates in home recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light beige cut surface with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light golden tone with a mild, gently sweet and root-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups for traditional flavor
• Add to congee or grain porridges during slower cooking
• Combine with other tonic herbs in home decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huang Qi is one of the most widely used qi-tonifying roots, traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy resistance. It is a common ingredient in classic decoction formulas and household soups, often simmered with dang gui for a traditional blood-nourishing pairing, or cooked with red dates and goji berries. Slices are also added to seasonal stews and congees, especially in autumn and winter.

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