Bai Shao Slices (Paeonia lactiflora) — Sulfur-Free Dried White Peony Root, Food Herb
$4.61 – $17.65Price range: $4.61 through $17.65
Description
Bai Shao Slices (Paeonia lactiflora) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Sháo (白芍), also called White Peony Root. For centuries, Bai Shao has been prized as a blood-nourishing, yin-softening, and Liver-calming herb, traditionally used to support the soothing of tension, the nourishment of blood, and the harmonization of the Liver. Its nature is bitter, sour, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for softening the Liver, nourishing blood, and easing the body's subtle contractions.





Key Selling Points
- Sulfur-free dried White Peony Root slices
- Traditional blood-nourishing and Liver-calming herb
- Paeonia lactiflora, food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
- Hand-processed, new-crop quality
- Suitable for decoctions, soups, and daily teas





Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully hand-sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory to off-white color, smooth firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and yield a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a clean, rounded mouthfeel, adding depth to broths and herbal blends without overpowering other ingredients.





Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai Shao |
| Botanical Name | Paeonia lactiflora |
| Form | Dried Root Slices |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Processing | Hand-Processed, Sulfur-Free |





Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style herbal decoction
- Soup and broth ingredient
- Herbal tea blends
- Medicinal food congee
- Seasonal nourishment formulas





Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai Shao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily blood nourishment and Liver harmony. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with jujube and goji berry for a light, mildly sweet infusion that fits easily into daily wellness routines.





FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bai Shao?
A: Bai Shao is the common Chinese name for dried root slices of Paeonia lactiflora, also called White Peony Root. It is a traditional food herb used in decoctions, soups, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai Shao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai Shao is associated with nourishing blood, softening the Liver, and easing tension. It is often used in soups and decoctions for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bai Shao slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Small pieces of white peony root 0 5kg piece, New stock of medium sized white peony root 0 5kg piece, Large white peony 0 5kg piece, Special grade hand selected pieces 0 5kg piece, White peony root scraps 0 5kg piece, Large white peony root 250g, 250g of small white peony slices |
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