Dried Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 250g Gansu Bei Qi for Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪) or Bei Qi, from Astragalus membranaceus. These sliced roots are a classic Qi-tonifying herb traditionally used in Chinese herbal wellness. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. The slices are suited for daily teas, decoctions, and soup bases.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huang Qi (黄芪), the dried root slices of Astragalus membranaceus
• Selected Gansu origin, often called Bei Qi in traditional herbal trade
• Sliced dried root form suited for teas, decoctions, and soups
• Traditionally used in TCM as a Qi-tonifying herb
• Sealed storage keeps slices dry and ready for daily preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, woody texture and a mild earthy aroma. When brewed or simmered, the liquid is typically light golden with a subtly sweet, bland herbal taste. Actual color and flavor may vary slightly by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a daily herbal tea or decoction
• Added to soups and stews as a culinary herb
• Cooked into congee with rice or grains
• Combined with other herbs in traditional decoction formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support Qi and is often simmered in decoctions or added to soups. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Hong Zao in daily wellness teas and seasonal soups. Traditional preparation usually involves simmering the slices in water for an extended period.

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