Qiang Huo Notopterygium Root Slices 500g Dried Sichuan Qianghuo Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Qiang Huo (羌活), also called Notopterygium Root, is a classic TCM herb sourced from Notopterygium incisum, with the root and rhizome cut into dried slices. Known as Chuan Qiang or Zhu Jie Qiang in trade, it is traditionally classified as acrid and bitter in flavor and warm in nature, entering the bladder and kidney channels. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-cold and dispelling dampness. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Qiang Huo (羌活) root slices, a staple herb in traditional Chinese medicine
• Botanical source Notopterygium incisum, cut from root and rhizome
• Includes Chuan Qiang and bamboo-joint Zhu Jie Qiang slice forms
• Traditionally used in TCM to disperse wind-cold and dispel dampness
• Bulk 500g pack suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a brownish-yellow to dark brown surface with a yellowish-white cut face, a compact yet slightly oily texture, and a distinctive aromatic, pungent aroma. When decocted, the liquor typically carries a warm, acrid-bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Brewed as a warming herbal tea with other roots
• Used in seasonal soup and congee recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to release the exterior, disperse wind-cold, dispel wind-dampness, and relieve joint discomfort, and it is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang. It is typically simmered with herbs like Fang Feng, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao, and is often used in cold, damp seasons.

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