Dried Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪) or Bei Qi, from Astragalus membranaceus. These 0.6-0.8 cm diagonal slices are a classic Qi-tonifying herb. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, entering the Spleen and Lung channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and congee. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huang Qi (黄芪), the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus
• Cut into 0.6-0.8 cm diagonal slices for easy decoction
• Sweet and slightly warm in TCM nature, enters Spleen and Lung channels
• Traditionally used as a Qi-tonifying herb in soups and teas
• 500g sealed pack with 2-year shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the brew is typically light golden with a subtly sweet, bland taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews
• Cooked into congee
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qi is traditionally used to tonify Qi and support defensive Qi. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, often paired with Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Dang Gui. It is also added to soups, congee, and seasonal tonics in folk herbal practice.

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