Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root 500g Dried Raw Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Qiang Huo (羌活), known as Notopterygium root, comes from Notopterygium incisum, a classic bitter-acrid herb in TCM traditionally associated with dispersing wind and dampness. These naturally sun-dried root pieces are sold as a raw culinary-grade botanical for decoction and herbal formulas. Store frozen to preserve aroma and potency.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qiang Huo (羌活) dried root from Notopterygium incisum
• Naturally sun-dried whole root pieces with no further processing
• Classic TCM herb traditionally used in wind-dampness formulas
• 500g value pack suitable for decoction and herbal blending
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for traditional preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the root pieces show a dark brown to yellowish-brown exterior with a compact, knotty texture and visible longitudinal wrinkles. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly acrid, and decocted liquid typically carries a pungent, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into classical TCM wind-dampness formulas
• Combined with other herbs in seasonal soup preparations
• Used in folk herbal practice for external washes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Qiang Huo is acrid and bitter with warm properties, traditionally associated with the bladder and kidney channels. It has long been used in classical formulas such as Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang, often paired with Fang Feng, Du Huo, and Chuan Xiong, and is a common ingredient in seasonal decoctions during damp or cold weather.

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