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

Qiang Huo (羌活), known in TCM as Notopterygium Root, comes from Notopterygium incisum. These dried root slices are traditionally associated with dispersing wind-cold and supporting the surface in TCM theory, with a pungent, bitter flavor and warm nature. A valued raw herb for decoction practice, it should be used according to professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qiang Huo (羌活) dried root slices from Sichuan
• Botanical source Notopterygium incisum, a classic TCM surface-releasing herb
• Carefully cut slices for convenient decoction and formula use
• Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and relieving exterior patterns
• 500g pack of new-crop raw herb sold as edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to dark brown exterior with a lighter, compact cut surface and distinctive ringed or knotty texture. The aroma is characteristically pungent and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, slightly bitter, resinous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other exterior-releasing herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in seasonal wind-cold style herbal preparations
• Prepare as part of professional herbal prescriptions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qiang Huo is traditionally used to release the exterior, disperse wind-cold, and dispel wind-dampness, and it is often paired with herbs such as Fang Feng and Bai Zhi in classic formulas. It is traditionally associated with the bladder and kidney channels and is commonly decocted during cold, damp seasons.

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