Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk

Qiang Huo (羌活), known botanically as Notopterygium incisum, is a dried root and rhizome herb supplied as sliced pieces. In TCM theory it is acrid and bitter in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the bladder and kidney channels. This 500g bulk pack is sold as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction and herbal preparation, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Qiang Huo (羌活) root and rhizome slices from Notopterygium incisum
• Sifted Grade 6 screening for consistent slice size
• Unfumigated processing with no sulfur smoking
• 500g bulk loose pack suited to herbal shops and home decoction
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas for exterior wind-damp patterns

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a brownish-yellow to dark brown exterior with a yellowish-white cut surface and a distinct ringed or knotty texture. They carry a characteristic pungent, aromatic scent, and decocted liquid typically tastes acrid and slightly bitter with warming aromatic notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used by herbal practitioners in custom prescriptions
• Stored as a bulk pantry botanical for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to release the exterior, dispel wind-dampness, and relieve damp-related joint discomfort, and it appears in classic formulas such as Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang. It is commonly paired with herbs like Fang Feng, Du Huo, and Chuan Xiong, and is most often prepared by simmering the slices in a decoction.

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