Dried Qin Jiao Slices Large Gentian Root Pieces 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Large-Leaf Gentian Root Slices, known in TCM as Qin Jiao (秦艽), from Gentiana macrophylla. These cut root segments and slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and easing the sinews. In TCM theory Qin Jiao is considered acrid, bitter, and slightly cold, entering the stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. Sold as a raw culinary-grade botanical for decoction, soup, or external herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qin Jiao (秦艽) dried root slices and segments from Gentiana macrophylla
• Traditional TCM herb classified as acrid, bitter, and slightly cold in nature
• Cut into convenient slices and segments for easy decoction and soup preparation
• Bulk-friendly 500g pack suitable for regular herbal cooking and formulas
• Simple storage in a cool dry place with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a yellowish-brown to tan surface with a fibrous, slightly twisted texture and a distinctive loose, honeycomb-like cross section. The aroma is characteristically herbal and slightly pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with other roots
• Used in culinary herbal broths and seasonal tonic cooking
• Prepared as an external herbal wash or foot soak in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qin Jiao is traditionally used to dispel wind and dampness, clear deficiency heat, and relax the sinews, and it appears in classical formulas for joint and sinew comfort. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Du Huo, Sang Zhi, or Yi Yi Ren. Traditional preparation involves simmering the slices in water, and it is also occasionally included in medicinal soups or external washes in folk herbalism.

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