Scutellaria Root Huang Qin 黄芩 Dried Slices 500g for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Scutellaria Root, known in TCM as Huang Qin (黄芩), from Scutellaria baicalensis, offered as naturally sun-dried root slices. In TCM theory Huang Qin is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness. This dried botanical is commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a simple herbal tea. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Scutellaria baicalensis root slices known in TCM as Huang Qin 黄芩
• Naturally sun-dried whole root pieces suitable for tea and decoction
• Traditional Chinese Medicine herb traditionally associated with clearing heat
• Versatile raw botanical for daily herbal tea, soups, or formulas
• 500g value pack with cold storage recommended to preserve freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a yellow to golden-brown cut surface with a firm, woody texture and a faint earthy aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically takes on a light golden tone with a distinctly bitter, cleansing taste characteristic of this cooling root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a simple bitter herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions alongside other TCM herbs
• Add to herbal soups prepared under traditional guidance
• Use in seasonal cooling herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Huang Qin is a classic heat-clearing herb often included in formulas such as Huang Qin Tang and combined with herbs like Huang Lian and Zhi Mu. Traditionally used to support the body's natural balance during seasons of internal heat, it is commonly prepared by simmering the slices in water or adding them to herbal decoctions and teas.

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