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

Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These dried diagonal-cut slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for daily wellness support. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as a mild herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Astragalus membranaceus root slices known in TCM as Huang Qi 黄芪
• Diagonal cut slices with sun-dried processing for convenient decoction and steeping
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily tonifying support
• Bulk 500g loose pack suitable for tea, soup, and long-simmered decoctions
• Sealed packaging with one-year shelf life for easy pantry storage

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, gently sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other roots and tonics
• Add to soups and stews for a mild earthy sweetness
• Steep slices in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea
• Cook into congee or grain porridges for traditional seasonal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huang Qi is one of the most widely used tonifying roots, traditionally associated with supporting qi and healthy circulation of fluids. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Dang Gui, Goji berries, and red dates in slow-simmered soups and decoctions, especially during seasonal changes. Slices are also added to congee or steeped alone as a light daily tea.

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