Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 黄芪 Premium Gansu Loose Slices for Tea and Decoction 500g

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried slices are cut from the main root and sun-dried, offered as loose decoction pieces. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in daily herbal teas, soups, and decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place and consult a professional before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Gansu astragalus cut from the main root into large oblique slices
• Botanical source Astragalus membranaceus known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪
• Sun-dried whole slices with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM for daily tonifying teas and soups
• Loose 500g pack suitable for home decoction and bulk use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light tan color with a fibrous, slightly starchy texture and a faint sweet, earthy aroma. Simmered slices typically yield a mild, gently sweet liquor with a smooth herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices alone or with goji and red dates for a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups with chicken or pork for traditional tonic broths
• Use in long-simmered decoctions with other roots
• Add to congee or grain porridges during cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is traditionally used to support qi tonification and is a common ingredient in classic decoction formulas and household soups. Slices are often simmered with dang gui, goji berries, or red dates, or added to winter stews and congee. In folk custom, astragalus tea is a seasonal favorite in autumn and winter.

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