Bai Zhi Slices (Angelica dahurica) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Bai Zhi Slices (Angelica dahurica) are the dried root slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Zhǐ (白芷). Also called Dahurian Angelica Root, Bai Zhi has been prized for centuries as a warming, wind-dispelling herb used in teas, soups, and seasonal tonics. Its nature is pungent and warm, making it a gently aromatic herb for dispersing wind, drying dampness, and supporting clear, comfortable breathing.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-dispelling food herb
• Dried Bai Zhi root slices
• Angelica dahurica
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm texture, and strong, distinctive aromatic aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a warm, pungent, slightly sweet flavor with a lingering fragrance, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Zhi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily comfort during windy or damp seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica root, chuanxiong, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other aromatic herbs for a warm, pungent infusion.

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