White Peony Root Slices Bai Shao 250g 500g Dried Paeonia lactiflora for Decoction and Tea

White Peony Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora. These dried root slices are naturally sun-dried and sourced from Zhejiang. In TCM theory, Bai Shao is traditionally associated with nourishing blood and softening the liver, with a bitter, sour taste and slightly cold nature. Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried White Peony Root slices known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍)
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora with root as the used plant part
• Zhejiang origin with natural sun-drying processing
• Available in 250g and 500g pack options
• Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and classical herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown flat slices with a firm, compact texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquor is typically light with a mildly bitter, slightly sour taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Brew as a light herbal tea
• Add to traditional soup and congee recipes
• Use in seasonal wellness cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally used to nourish blood, regulate ying level, soften the liver, and ease pain. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, often paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao. Slices are typically simmered in decoctions or added to soups.

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