Dried Scutellaria Root Slices Huang Qin Bulk Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea 500g Bag

Dried Scutellaria Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their bitter flavor and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with clearing heat and supporting balance. Sold as a bulk food-grade raw herb, they are commonly simmered in decoctions or blended into herbal teas. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huang Qin (黄芩), dried root slices of Scutellaria baicalensis
• Sourced from Shanxi province and dried for stable storage
• Traditional TCM herb with a bitter flavor and cold nature
• Bulk loose slices suitable for decoctions and herbal tea blends
• Packed in a 500g bag with a two-year shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellow to golden-brown cut surface with a firm, woody texture. They have a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered, the decoction typically tastes distinctly bitter with a clean, drying finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal tea blends for steeping
• Combine with other roots in soup-style herbal cooking
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qin is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it has long been included in classic formulas alongside herbs such as Coptis and Scutellaria companions in heat-clearing blends. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water for decoctions, it is also used in small amounts in herbal teas, especially during warm seasons.

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