White Peony Root Bai Shao 500g Dried Paeonia lactiflora Herbal Slices for Decoction and Tea

White Peony Root, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora, consists of dried root slices traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is associated with a bitter and sour flavor and a slightly cold nature, with traditional links to the liver and spleen channels. This selected-grade herb is sun-dried and suitable for decoction, soup, or tea preparation. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade dried White Peony Root slices from Anhui
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora with root as the used plant part
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing blood and softening the liver
• Sun-dried whole slices with no further processing
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown flat slices with a firm, compact texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mildly bitter and slightly sour taste with a smooth, light-colored liquor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other roots
• Add to nourishing soups with dates or goji berries
• Steep as a light daily herbal tea
• Use in traditional four-substance decoction preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally used to nourish blood, regulate menstruation, and calm liver yang, and it is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Si Wu Tang. It is commonly paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Shu Di Huang in blood-nourishing decoctions, and is also used in seasonal soups during autumn and winter.

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