White Peony Root Powder Bai Shao Fine Ground 500g Culinary Herbal Powder

White Peony Root Powder, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), is milled from the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora. This fine powder offers a convenient way to use a classic TCM herb traditionally associated with nourishing blood and softening the liver. In TCM theory Bai Shao is bitter and sour in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the liver and spleen channels. It can be stirred into warm water, congee, or herbal blends as part of a traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder made from dried white peony root for easy mixing
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish blood and calm liver yang
• Low-temperature milling helps preserve natural character and aroma
• Suitable for teas, congee, decoction blends, and custom formulas

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically off-white to pale beige with a fine, smooth texture. It carries a mild, slightly bitter and astringent herbal aroma, and when stirred into warm water or congee it typically tastes gently bitter with a faint earthy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea blends
• Mix into congee or porridge for traditional culinary use
• Add to decoction formulas prepared with other herbs
• Incorporate into homemade herbal pastes or food recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Bai Shao is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang, where it is paired with herbs like Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong. It is traditionally associated with nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, and easing discomfort. The powder form allows convenient addition to teas, congee, or custom ground formulas without decocting whole roots.

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