Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 黄芪 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are cut into medium diagonal pieces of about 1 cm and sold as a raw edible botanical for home herbal preparation. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and teas. Store refrigerated and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root cut into medium diagonal slices of about 1 cm
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪 a foundational qi tonic herb
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home decoction and soup use
• Sliced form releases flavor readily when simmered or steeped
• Traditionally paired with herbs like dang gui and goji in tonic soups

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light tan with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a faint sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a mild golden tone with a gentle, sweet, bean-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into daily herbal decoctions
• Added to tonic soups with chicken or pork
• Steeped as a mild herbal tea with goji or red dates
• Cooked into congee for traditional seasonal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huang Qi is one of the most widely used qi tonic herbs, traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy circulation of qi. It is a classic ingredient in decoction formulas and is commonly added to slow-cooked soups, often combined with dang gui, goji berries, and red dates. Families also use it in seasonal congee or long-simmered teas, especially during colder months.

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