Bai Zhu Powder White Atractylodes Rhizome Fine Ground Herbal Powder 1000g Culinary and TCM Use

White Atractylodes Powder, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), is a fine ground powder from the dried rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala. Sourced from Anhui and milled at low temperature to preserve its natural character, this raw botanical powder is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavor. Suitable for culinary and traditional herbal preparation, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Fine ground Bai Zhu powder made from dried Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome
• Low temperature milling helps preserve natural aroma and character
• Anhui origin, a recognized region for authentic Bai Zhu
• Loose bulk powder format suited to custom blending and large batch use
• Traditionally used in TCM for spleen and dampness related formulas

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellow to yellowish brown with a fine, dry, free flowing texture. It carries a mild aromatic herbal scent with slightly sweet and bitter notes, characteristic of Bai Zhu rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend into congee or porridge for traditional culinary use
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared from whole or powdered herbs
• Mix into soups or broths as a culinary herbal ingredient
• Combine with other powdered herbs for custom formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Bai Zhu is warm and sweet bitter, entering the spleen and stomach channels, and is traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, drying dampness, and supporting healthy water metabolism. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and is often paired with Fu Ling and Dang Shen. Traditionally added to decoctions, congee, and seasonal tonic soups.

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