Bai Shao Slices (Paeonia lactiflora) — Sulfur-Free Dried White Peony Root, Food Herb

Bai Shao Slices (Paeonia lactiflora) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Sháo (白芍), also called White Peony Root. For centuries, Bai Shao has been prized as a blood-nourishing, yin-softening, and Liver-calming herb, traditionally used to support the soothing of tension, the nourishment of blood, and the harmonization of the Liver. Its nature is bitter, sour, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for softening the Liver, nourishing blood, and easing the body's subtle contractions.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free dried White Peony Root slices
• Traditional blood-nourishing and Liver-calming herb
• Paeonia lactiflora, food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Hand-processed, new-crop quality
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully hand-sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory to off-white color, smooth firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and yield a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a clean, rounded mouthfeel, adding depth to broths and herbal blends without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal decoction
• Soup and broth ingredient
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal nourishment formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Shao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily blood nourishment and Liver harmony. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with jujube and goji berry for a light, mildly sweet infusion that fits easily into daily wellness routines.

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