Dried Angelica Dahurica Slices Bai Zhi 白芷 Culinary Herb for Braising and Seasoning 500g

Dried Angelica Dahurica Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhi (白芷), from Angelica dahurica root. These selected large slices are naturally sun-dried and commonly used as a culinary spice in braising mixes, marinades, and seasoning blends. In TCM theory, Bai Zhi is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. A versatile pantry herb for cooking and traditional herbal use, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Selected large Bai Zhi slices from Angelica dahurica root
• Naturally sun-dried with slices cut for even flavor release
• A classic spice for braising stocks, stews, and marinades
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized growing region
• Available in 250g and 500g packs for home or food-service use

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to pale yellow with a firm, dry texture and visible radial grain. They carry a characteristically strong, aromatic, slightly camphor-like scent, and when simmered they release a warm, pungent, resinous flavor into broths and braises.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to braising liquid for meats, poultry, and tofu
• Include in spice packets for stews, hotpot bases, and marinades
• Simmer in herbal soups and decoctions following traditional recipes
• Grind or crush into homemade seasoning blends and rubs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Fang Feng. In folk and culinary tradition, it is a staple component of lu zhou braising spice mixes, five-spice style blends, and slow-cooked meat dishes, valued for its penetrating aroma. It is also traditionally included in seasonal soup preparations.

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