Bai Zhu Slices (Atractylodes macrocephala) — Dried Qi-Tonifying Herb, 500g

Bai Zhu Slices (Atractylodes macrocephala) are the dried rhizome slices of a foundational Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herb known as Bái Zhú (白术), also called White Atractylodes. For centuries, Bai Zhu has been prized as a gentle, earth-centered tonic used to strengthen the Spleen, dry dampness, and support steady qi. Its nature is warm, sweet, and slightly bitter, making it a dependable herb for daily nourishment and seasonal balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Spleen-strengthening food herb
• Dried Bai Zhu rhizome slices
• Atractylodes macrocephala
• Sourced from Anhui, China
• 500g value pack, sliced for easy decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm yet porous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly sweet and bitter flavor with a warm, grounding character that blends smoothly into soups and teas.

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 Zhu is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in Spleen-supporting formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Poria, Codonopsis, and licorice. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with tangerine peel and jujube for a warm, mildly sweet infusion.

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