Red Peony Root Slices Chi Shao 500g Dried Paeonia lactiflora for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Red Peony Root Slices, known in TCM as Chi Shao (赤芍), from Paeonia lactiflora. These dried round slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood in TCM theory. In traditional terms the root is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature. Commonly simmered in decoctions or blended with other herbs. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Red Peony Root slices known in TCM as Chi Shao 赤芍
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora root cut into round slices
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood in TCM theory
• Sun-dried processing with sealed storage to help preserve aroma and quality
• Suitable for herbal decoctions soups and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale brown to reddish-brown surface with a firm dense texture and visible radial grain. The aroma is typically faintly herbal and slightly astringent and decocted liquid traditionally carries a bitter earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with other roots
• Blended into multi-herb formulas for seasonal wellness
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chi Shao is traditionally used in decoctions and is often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong in blood-moving formulas. It is also traditionally included in heat-clearing blends and seasonal herbal soups. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water alone or with complementary roots and herbs.

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