Premium Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 500g Gansu Dried Huang Qi Tea and Decoction Herb

Premium Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried slices come from the root of the plant and are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. 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 decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to soups and congee for everyday herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root slices sourced from Gansu province
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), also called Bei Qi or raw Huang Qi
• Large-cut slices suitable for tea steeping, decoction, and slow cooking
• Traditionally used in TCM to support qi tonification and everyday wellness
• 500g pack of raw herbal decoction pieces for home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light tan with a firm, fibrous texture and a subtle starchy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor is typically light golden with a mild, slightly sweet, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to soups and stews during slow cooking
• Cook into congee or grain porridge
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes with dates or goji berries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to tonify qi and support healthy circulation of fluids, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang. Slices are often paired with dang gui, goji berries, red dates, or ginseng in soups and decoctions. It is also a popular winter tonic herb for family soup pots and daily wellness teas.

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