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 Inner Mongolia

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  and low-temperature dried to preserve its natural aroma, golden color, and active compounds. 

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

Its active constituents include triterpenoid saponins (astragalosides), polysaccharides, and naturally occurring flavonoids.

Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Best to Boil and simmer in water for 20–30 minutes.

• Commonly paired with herbs like Codonopsis, Goji Berry, or Red Dates in traditional blends or herbal formulas.

Soups & Broths

• Add slices to chicken soup, bone broth, or herbal tea for a gentle, comforting, soy-like 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 TCM, 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 in a sealed container.

• 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.