Bai Qian Dried Herb 500g Cynanchum Root Slices for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Bai Qian (白前), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum stauntonii, is a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally used in TCM decoctions. In TCM theory it is acrid and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the Lung channel. This 500g pack of sun-dried slices is suitable for decoction, herbal tea, or traditional wine infusion, and should be used under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Qian (白前) dried herb sold as a 500g pack of Chinese medicinal material
• Botanical source is Cynanchum stauntonii, traditionally used root and rhizome
• Sun-dried whole slices suitable for decoction pieces and herbal preparations
• Traditionally valued in TCM for Lung-related formulas and seasonal respiratory blends
• Versatile form for decocting, steeping as herbal tea, or infusing in wine

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear pale yellowish-brown with a slender, slightly twisted rhizome texture and fine fibrous roots. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes lightly bitter and acrid with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep in hot water as a mild herbal tea
• Infuse in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal soup blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Qian is traditionally associated with the Lung channel and is a common ingredient in classical formulas for cough and phlegm patterns, often paired with herbs such as Zi Wan and Jie Geng. Folk herbalists also steep it in wine or simmer it in seasonal decoctions. It is traditionally prepared by washing, softening, and cutting the root and rhizome before drying.

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