Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices 500g Dried Sichuan Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Qiang Huo (羌活), known botanically as Notopterygium incisum, is a dried root supplied as hand-cut slices from Sichuan. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the bladder and kidney channels. This wholesale-grade raw herb is dried by heat processing and sold as an edible agricultural product. It is intended for traditional herbal preparation and should not replace prescribed medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qiang Huo (羌活) dried root slices sourced from Sichuan
• Botanical source Notopterygium incisum, a classic TCM surface-releasing herb
• Hand-cut slices with heat-dried processing for convenient decoction use
• 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops, clinics, and home decoction
• Traditionally valued in TCM for dispelling wind-dampness and relieving exterior patterns

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a brownish-yellow to dark brown surface with a compact, fibrous cut and a distinctive ringed or knotted appearance. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, acrid, bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other TCM herbs in wind-dampness formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup or broth preparation by experienced users
• Stocked as a bulk raw herb for herbal shops and practitioners

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to release the exterior, dispel wind-dampness, and ease painful obstruction, and it frequently appears in classical formulas for upper-body aching and exterior cold patterns. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Fang Feng, Bai Zhi, and Du Huo, and is most often used in cool-season preparations.

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