Dried White Backleaf Root Bai Bei Ye Gen Mallotus Root Slices Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient 500g

Dried White Backleaf Root, known in TCM as Bai Bei Ye Gen (白背叶根), is the sun-dried root of Mallotus apelta, a climbing shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family. Sourced from Guangxi and simply air-dried after harvest, these woody root pieces are traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting liver and spleen function in TCM theory. Commonly simmered in decoctions or soups, this edible-grade agricultural product is intended for traditional herbal preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Bei Ye Gen (白背叶根) root from Mallotus apelta, sourced in Guangxi
• Sun-dried whole root pieces with no further processing beyond traditional air-drying
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear damp-heat and support liver wellness
• Sold as edible-grade agricultural produce with an 18-month shelf life
• Versatile root suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically show a pale yellowish-white to light brown cut surface with a firm, woody texture and fibrous grain. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and when decocted the liquid carries a subtle, slightly bitter herbal taste typical of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with pork or poultry
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM roots in seasonal tonic formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Bei Ye Gen is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the liver and spleen channels. Folk herbalists have long simmered the root in water alone or paired it with ingredients such as chicken bone grass (Ji Gu Cao) or corn silk for seasonal wellness decoctions. It is also added to slow-cooked soups in southern China, especially during humid seasons when dampness is traditionally a concern.

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