Bai Zhi Slices (Angelica dahurica) — Dried Food-Herb Root for Soup & Seasoning, 500g

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 long been prized as a warming, wind-dispelling herb used to relieve headaches, ease nasal congestion, and dry dampness. Its nature is warm, pungent, and gently aromatic, making it a versatile herb for both culinary seasoning and traditional decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb root slices
• Angelica dahurica, known as Bai Zhi
• Large, clean-cut dried slices
• Dual use as seasoning and decoction herb
• New-crop 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm yet slightly porous texture, and distinctive warm, aromatic fragrance. When simmered, the slices release a pungent, slightly sweet and earthy aroma that lends depth to broths and decoctions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth seasoning
• Herbal decoction ingredient
• Spice blends for braised dishes
• Traditional tea blends
• Medicinal food soup packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Zhi is decocted into soups and tonics to dispel wind, dry dampness, and ease the head and nose. It is a common ingredient in traditional headache and nasal formulas, often paired with ingredients like Chuan Xiong, Fang Feng, and Jie Geng. In daily cooking, it is added to braised meats and broths as an aromatic spice that warms the dish and supports digestion.

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