Wild Bi Xie Dried Slices 500g Bai Xie Rhizome Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Dried Bi Xie (萆薢) slices, known in TCM as Chuan Bi Xie or Mian Bi Xie, from Dioscorea species rhizome. Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, this rhizome is associated in TCM theory with a neutral nature and bland flavor, entering the liver, stomach, and bladder channels. Commonly prepared as decoction pieces for herbal formulas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Bi Xie rhizome cut into dried slices
• Known in TCM as Chuan Bi Xie (川萆薢) or Mian Bi Xie (绵萆薢)
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal decoction practice
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Suitable for herbal formulas and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown slices with a firm, starchy texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mild, bland taste with a slightly starchy character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Simmered with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Added to congee in traditional food-herb practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bi Xie is traditionally associated with dispelling dampness and separating the clear from the turbid. It has long been included in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Fu Ling in dampness-focused preparations. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water, it is also used in folk practice for seasonal herbal soups.

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