Scutellaria Powder Huang Qin 500g Chinese Herbal Powder for Tea and Decoction Use

Scutellaria Powder, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), is ground from the dried root of Scutellaria baicalensis. This raw-form herbal powder is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness in TCM theory, with a bitter flavor and cold nature. It is commonly used in decoctions, teas, and custom herbal blends. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried Scutellaria baicalensis root in its natural raw form
• Known in TCM as Huang Qin 黄芩 a classic heat-clearing herb
• Fine powder form allows flexible use in decoctions teas and custom blends
• Sourced from Shaanxi with a 36 month shelf life when stored sealed
• Suitable for herbal shops and home preparation of traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically yellow to golden brown with a fine dry texture and a distinct bitter herbal aroma. When brewed or decocted it typically yields a yellowish liquid with a strongly bitter taste characteristic of Huang Qin.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a bitter herbal tea alone or with other herbs
• Blend into custom herbal powder formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal food preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Huang Qin is traditionally associated with clearing heat drying dampness and supporting normal lung stomach and gallbladder function. It is a frequent component of classic formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai the so-called San Huang combination. Traditionally prepared by decoction or ground into powder for inclusion in blends.

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