Astragalus Root Slices Huang Qi 100g Jar for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried root slices are a classic qi-tonifying herb in traditional Chinese medicine, traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy circulation. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, entering the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as a daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Astragalus root slices from Gansu, a recognized traditional growing region
• Known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), Astragalus membranaceus dried root
• Naturally sun-dried and heat-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in TCM to tonify qi and support everyday vitality
• Convenient 100g jar, easy to steep, simmer, or add to soups and congee

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with goji berries or red dates
• Add to soups and stews during slow cooking
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for a traditional tonic dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qi is a foundational qi-tonifying herb, traditionally used in decoctions and tonic soups, often paired with Dang Gui, goji berries, or red dates. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and is widely simmered in household soups, especially in autumn and winter, or added to congee for gentle daily nourishment.

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