Dried Astragalus Root Slices Large Diagonal Cut 200g Independent Packets for Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Astragalus Root Slices, known in TCM as Huang Qi (黄芪), from Astragalus membranaceus. These large diagonal-cut root slices are an edible agricultural product supplied in independent packets. In TCM theory, Huang Qi is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Spleen and Lung channels. It is commonly simmered in water, soups, or congee as a daily herbal food ingredient and is often paired with Fu Ling or Mai Dong.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: Huang Qi (黄芪), Astragalus membranaceus root
• Large diagonal-cut slices with characteristic golden rim and pale center
• Individually wrapped packets for convenient single-use portions
• 200g net weight of dried edible agricultural product
• Traditionally simmered in teas, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown outer rim with a pale yellow to off-white inner core. Texture is firm, dry, and slightly fibrous. Aroma is mild and earthy. After simmering, the decoction is typically light golden with a subtly sweet, mild herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction or daily herbal tea
• Added to soups with Fu Ling or Mai Dong
• Cooked into congee as a traditional food ingredient
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huang Qi is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with Fu Ling to support digestive wellness or with Mai Dong for moistening preparations. It is a common ingredient in traditional congee and slow-simmered seasonal soups. Folk practice often simmers the slices for 20 to 30 minutes and consumes the liquid as a daily herbal drink.

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