Scutellaria Root Slices Huang Qin 100g Jar Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

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 associated with clearing heat and drying dampness in TCM theory. Typically regarded as bitter and cold in nature, they enter the lung, gallbladder, stomach, and large intestine channels. Sold as a 100g jarred raw herb for decoction, tea, or culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Scutellaria baicalensis root cut into convenient slices
• Known in TCM as Huang Qin 黄芩, a foundational heat-clearing herb
• Sliced form is easy to measure, brew, and decoct
• Sealed in a 100g jar for tidy storage and portioning
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellow to golden-brown slices with a firm, dry texture and a faintly earthy, bitter aroma. When decocted, the liquid usually takes on a golden-yellow hue with a distinctly bitter, cleansing taste typical of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a bitter herbal tea, alone or with other herbs
• Add to soup packs and slow-cooked broths
• Use in seasonal herbal formulas and daily wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Qin is traditionally used to clear heat, dry dampness, and support normal respiratory and digestive comfort. It is a common component of classical formulas such as Huang Qin Tang and is often paired with herbs like Bai Shao, Ban Xia, or Chai Hu. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is also used in spring and summer blends where cooling herbs are favored.

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