Organic Astragalus Root (Woods-Grown) - Astragali membranaceus Radix - Huang Qi (Pian)

From China

The yellow leader. Huang qi means roughly yellow leader - huang for the golden color of the cut root, qi for its standing among the tonic herbs. It appears in the Shennong Ben Cao Jing, the oldest Chinese materia medica we have, and it has stayed near the top of that pharmacopoeia for two thousand years since.

These roots are woods-grown in Inner Mongolia, the dry northern grassland that has always produced the best of it. The plant is left in the ground for several years before it is lifted, which is why a sliced disc shows those fine concentric rings.

How it is used: the discs are woody and faintly sweet, closer to a dried mushroom than to a spice. In northern China they go straight into the pot - a few slices simmered into chicken broth or congee for an hour, then fished out before serving.

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 a woods-grown environment 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.