Huang Qin Slices (Scutellaria baicalensis) — Dried Chinese Skullcap Root, Unsulfured 500g

Huang Qin Slices (Scutellaria baicalensis) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huáng Qín (黄芩), also called Chinese Skullcap. For centuries, Huang Qin has been prized as a bitter, cold, drying herb used to clear heat, dry dampness, and cool the blood. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it one of the most important herbs for addressing heat patterns, supporting the Lungs, and harmonizing the Gallbladder and Stomach.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Huang Qin root slices
• Scutellaria baicalensis
• Unsulfured, sifted, low-powder 500g pack
• Suitable for decoction and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and carefully sliced to preserve its golden-yellow color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. The slices are sifted to reduce fine powder, giving a clean, uniform appearance. When decocted, they yield a deeply bitter, slightly sweet infusion with a cooling, drying character that anchors traditional heat-clearing formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal soup packs
• Seasonal heat-clearing formulas
• Herbal pairing with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Huang Qin is decocted into soups, teas, and classic formulas to clear heat, dry dampness, and cool the blood. It is a common ingredient in traditional decoctions paired with herbs like Huang Lian, Zhi Mu, and Bai Shao. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling botanicals for a bitter, refreshing infusion during warm seasons.

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