Fresh-Cut White Atractylodes Rhizome Bai Zhu Sliced Dried Raw Herb 500g

Fresh-Cut White Atractylodes Rhizome, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These dried raw slices are sun-dried without sulfur fumigation and contain no additives. In TCM theory Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Fresh-cut Bai Zhu slices from Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome
• Sun-dried raw slices with no sulfur fumigation and no additives
• Traditional TCM herb valued in spleen and stomach formulas
• 500g pre-packaged supply suitable for decoction and culinary use
• Frozen storage recommended to maintain quality for up to 12 months

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown color with a firm, dense texture and visible cambium rings. The aroma is typically fragrant and slightly camphoraceous. When decocted, the taste is typically bitter-sweet and warming.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other roots and tonics
• Add to nourishing soups with grains or poultry
• Cook into congee for traditional seasonal meals
• Use in culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Zhu is traditionally used to support spleen and stomach function and to address dampness, often appearing in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Shen Ling Bai Zhu San. It is commonly paired with Fu Ling, Dang Shen, and Chen Pi in decoctions and soups, and is also used in autumn and winter tonic cooking.

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