Bai Tou Weng (Pulsatilla chinensis) — Sulfur-Free Dried Root, Whole Herb Pieces

Bai Tou Weng (白头翁), botanically Pulsatilla chinensis, is the dried root of a classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herb also known in folk practice as Bai Tou Cao (白头草) and Nai He Cao (奈何草). For centuries it has been prized as a cooling, heat-clearing herb used to address damp-heat conditions, soothe the intestinal tract, and calm disturbed qi and blood. Its nature is bitter and cold, entering the Stomach and Large Intestine channels, making it a focused yet traditional herb for clearing heat and resolving toxin in the lower burner.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, sun-dried whole root pieces
• Traditional heat-clearing TCM herb
• Pulsatilla chinensis, Longnan origin
• New-crop 500g bulk pack
• Food agricultural product grade

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the root's pale grey-brown exterior and creamy, fibrous interior. The pieces are firm and slightly brittle, with a mild earthy, almost hay-like aroma. When decocted, Bai Tou Weng yields a light amber infusion with a distinctly bitter, cooling taste that softens when paired with jujube or licorice in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Blended TCM formulas
• Herbal foot soak preparations
• Seasonal damp-heat wellness routines
• Herbal research and study

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Tou Weng is decocted alone or in classic formulas to clear heat and resolve dampness in the lower burner. It is traditionally paired with Huang Lian, Huang Bai, and Qin Pi in decoctions, and is sometimes added to herbal foot soaks for its cooling, cleansing character. In daily wellness routines, it appears in seasonal formulas during humid months when the body feels heavy and overheated.

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