Red Peony Root Powder Chi Shao Fine Ground Herb 500g

Red Peony Root Powder, known in TCM as Chi Shao (赤芍), is finely milled from the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora. This pure single-herb powder offers a convenient way to use a classic cooling, bitter herb traditionally associated with moving blood and clearing heat. In TCM theory it enters the liver channel. Suitable for traditional herbal preparations and culinary blending.

Key Selling Points

• Pure Red Peony Root powder with no added ingredients
• Made from dried roots of Paeonia lactiflora
• Known in TCM as Chi Shao 赤芍, a classic cooling blood-moving herb
• Ultra-fine freshly milled texture for easy blending
• Multiple specifications available for wholesale and retail buyers

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brownish-gray to tan with a fine, smooth texture and a faint earthy, root-like aroma. Its taste is traditionally described as bitter and slightly bland, characteristic of Red Peony Root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend into herbal decoctions prepared under the guidance of a qualified practitioner
• Mix into congee or culinary recipes as a traditional herbal ingredient
• Combine with other powdered herbs for customized formulas
• Use in traditional seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chi Shao is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver channel. It has historically been used in decoctions aimed at clearing heat and moving blood, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong in classical formulas. Powdered form allows flexible incorporation into teas, congee, or custom blends.

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