Astragalus Root Cut (Astragalus membranaceus) Dried - Bulk
Astragalus Root Cut (Astragalus membranaceus) Dried - Bulk
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Astragalus Root Cut is a traditional root used in long-term wellness routines and commonly prepared as a decoction. Known as Huang Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is valued for its gentle, steady nature and mild, earthy-sweet taste. The cut root format is ideal for simmering, straining, and blending with other herbs. This is a single-ingredient dried root with no added fillers or flavouring.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Astragalus membranaceus
- Common Name: Astragalus Root
- Traditional Name: Huang Qi
- Plant Part: Root
- Form: Dried root cut
- Flavour Profile: Earthy, lightly sweet, mellow
- Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
- Size Options: 250g, 500g or 1kg
What it’s used for
- Prepare a simmered root decoction for everyday wellness routines
- Add to soups, broths, and long-simmered kitchen infusions
- Blend with other roots and herbs for gentle, daily-use formulas
- Use in home apothecary routines where cut root is preferred for straining
This product is commonly used to:
Who it’s for
- Customers who enjoy mild, daily root decoctions
- People building steady, long-term wellness routines
- Soup and broth makers wanting a traditional root addition
- Herbal blenders who prefer cut roots for simmering and straining
- Customers looking for a fast, instant-use herb
- Anyone who prefers strongly flavoured, aromatic teas
- Those who want a fine powder format for quick mixing
This product is suitable for:
This product is not for:
How to use
- As a Decoction: Add to water, bring to the boil, then simmer until the liquid takes on a gentle root flavour. Strain and sip over the day.
- In Soups and Broths: Add the root to slow-cooked dishes, then remove the pieces before serving.
- Processing Tip: Astragalus is often used consistently in small amounts as part of a regular routine rather than as a one-off.
Safety instructions
- Avoid use during pregnancy.
- Do not use during a fever unless advised by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
- People using immunosuppressive drugs should avoid astragalus unless supervised by a healthcare practitioner.
- Do not use with anticoagulant medication unless advised by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
- Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition or take medication.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Faqs
Q: What does astragalus taste like?
A: Mild and earthy with a subtle sweetness, especially in long simmers.
Q: Can I reuse the root pieces?
A: Some people simmer the same pieces more than once, but the flavour and strength usually decrease each time.
Q: Is this better simmered than steeped?
A: As a root, it is typically simmered as a decoction for better extraction.
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.

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