Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root 白薇 Wholesale Bulk Herb 500g Bag

Bai Wei (白薇), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum atratum, is a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. These initial-processed dried pieces are supplied as a food-grade agricultural product for decoction and herbal preparation. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Wei 白薇 dried root and rhizome from Liaoning, China
• Botanical source Cynanchum atratum, a recognized TCM decoction herb
• Initial-processed whole dried pieces suitable for decoction and formulas
• Cold-natured herb traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory
• Bulk 500g per bag with wholesale and dropshipping supply from origin stock

Quality & Sensory

Typically, Bai Wei consists of slender, slightly twisted root segments with a yellowish-brown to grayish surface and a short knotty rhizome crown. The texture is firm and brittle when dry, with a faint herbaceous aroma and a mildly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Incorporated into multi-herb TCM formulas by practitioners
• Used in folk herbal soup and tea preparations after proper decoction
• Stocked by herbal shops and TCM dispensaries as a bulk raw herb

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Wei is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and cooling the blood, and it appears in classical decoction formulas often paired with herbs such as Di Gu Pi and Yin Chai Hu. It has also been used in folk practice for seasonal heat-related discomfort. Preparation traditionally involves simmering the dried root pieces in water as part of a prescribed formula.

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