Dried White Atractylodes Rhizome Bai Zhu 500g Raw Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried White Atractylodes Rhizome, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These two-year-old rhizome slices are sun-dried and supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal wines, it is a versatile pantry herb for experienced herbal users. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Zhu (白术) dried rhizome slices from Atractylodes macrocephala
• Two-year-old rhizomes, naturally sun-dried without further processing
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized traditional growing region
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional herbal wine

Quality & Sensory

Typically firm and dense with a grayish-yellow to brownish exterior and pale yellowish-white cut surface. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphor-like, and the taste is typically sweet with a mild bitterness. When simmered, the liquor is typically light amber with a warm herbal flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Infuse in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Add to slow-cooked soups in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhu is traditionally used in spleen-tonifying and dampness-resolving formulas and is a classic component of blends such as Si Jun Zi Tang. It is commonly paired with Fu Ling, Dang Shen, or Chen Pi in decoctions. Traditionally prepared by simmering slices in water, steeping as tea, or infusing in wine, it is also used in seasonal tonic soups.

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