Bai Shao Slices (Paeonia lactiflora) — Sulfur-Free Hangzhou White Peony Root, Dried 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 smooth flow of qi and blood, ease tension, and soothe the Liver. Its nature is bitter, slightly sour, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for nourishing the Blood and softening the Liver. This batch is sourced from Zhejiang and naturally sun-dried without sulfur, offered as small slices in a 500g pack.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Blood-nourishing and Liver-calming herb
• Sulfur-free, naturally sun-dried slices
• Sourced from Zhejiang, a classic Bai Shao origin
• Small-slice cut for easy decoction and blending
• 500g bulk pack for daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its pale ivory to off-white color, firm yet smooth texture, and mild, faintly earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a clean, rounded mouthfeel, releasing their character slowly into soups and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal soup and broth
• Herbal decoction blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Daily herbal tea blends
• Seasonal nourishment formulas

Traditional Uses

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

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