White He Shou Wu Root Bai Shou Wu Dried Cynanchum Root Slices for Decoction and Tea 500g

White He Shou Wu, known in TCM as Bai Shou Wu (白首乌), is the dried root tuber of Cynanchum auriculatum, offered here in its natural whole-root form. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is associated with tonifying in TCM theory and is commonly prepared in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white he shou wu root in its natural whole form
• Botanical source Cynanchum auriculatum, known as Bai Shou Wu in Chinese
• Traditionally used in TCM as a tonic herb
• Suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal tea preparation
• 500g pack of new-crop dried root

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with a firm, dense texture. The dried root has a mild, starchy aroma, and when simmered it yields a subtle, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with other tonic herbs
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea
• Cooked into congee or grain porridge

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Shou Wu has long been associated with nourishing and tonic applications, often paired with herbs such as goji berry, Chinese yam, or codonopsis in slow-cooked soups and decoctions. It is also traditionally simmered with grains for congee or steeped as a simple daily herbal tea.

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