Astragalus Root Organic (Cultivated) - Astragali membranaceus Radix - Huang Qi (Zai Pei, Pian)

Astragalus Root (Cultivated) – Astragali membranaceus Radix – Huang Qi – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceus

Common Names: Astragalus Root / Huang Qi / 黄芪（栽培）

Grade: Organic Grade (Certified organic, tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Astragalus Root, known as Huang Qi, is a time-honored botanical widely featured in traditional East Asian kitchens and classical herbal preparations.

Our organic, cultivated Astragalus is sliced into round discs (Yuan Pian 圆片) and low-temperature dried to preserve its natural aroma, golden color, and clean, mild flavor, making it a classic choice for teas, broths, and slow-simmered blends.

This food-grade root is free from sulfur, pesticides, and additives, offering a clean and traditional ingredient suitable for culinary and decoction use.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 6–12 g in 500–700 ml of water for 20–30 minutes.

• Commonly paired with botanicals like Dang Shen, Goji Berry, or Red Dates in traditional kitchen blends.

Soups & Broths

• Add slices to chicken soup, bone broth, or congee for a gentle, comforting, traditional flavor.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Frequently incorporated into family-style soups, seasonal stews, and heritage herbal cooking across East Asia.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Certified Organic

• Tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues

• Cultivated and sliced

• Low-temperature dried to preserve aroma and color

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In traditional East Asian herbal culture, Huang Qi is described as mild and naturally sweet and is often included in slow-simmered soups, tonics, and seasonal decoctions, where it contributes a comforting, grounding quality within classical culinary frameworks.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.