Dried Bai Zhi Angelica Root Slices 10 lb Bulk Sulphur-Free Culinary Spice and Sachet Herb

Dried Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhi (白芷), from Angelica dahurica. These white to pale-yellow cut slices are sun-dried without sulphur fumigation and sold as loose bulk culinary herb. In TCM theory Bai Zhi is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, spice blends, and herbal sachets; not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Zhi (白芷) dried root slices from Angelica dahurica
• Sulphur-free sun-dried processing with no fumigation
• Sourced from Henan, a recognized traditional growing region
• Large premium-grade slices suited for decoction pieces and spice use
• Versatile bulk herb for cooking, spice blends, and fragrant sachets

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically white to pale yellow with a firm, starchy texture and cut cross-section. The aroma is characteristically strong, aromatic, and slightly acrid. When simmered, Bai Zhi typically releases a pungent, warming fragrance rather than a sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in decoctions and herbal soups as a traditional aromatic
• Add to braising spice mixes and culinary seasoning blends
• Fill into herbal sachets and fragrant pouches
• Combine with other TCM herbs in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Zhi is traditionally used to dispel wind, open the nose, reduce swelling, and relieve pain, and it is a classic ingredient in formulas for head and facial patterns. In the kitchen it is a familiar component of Chinese braising and stew spice packets, often paired with star anise, cinnamon bark, and cloves. It is also traditionally sewn into sachets for its lasting fragrance.

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