White Peony Root Head Slices Bai Shao 白芍头 Dried Paeonia lactiflora Decoction Pieces Bulk 500g

White Peony Root Head Slices, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora root heads, sold as dried decoction pieces. These knotty head sections, sometimes called flower-knot or dog-head slices, are sun-dried and cut for herbal use. In TCM theory Bai Shao is traditionally associated with nourishing blood and softening the liver. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white peony root head slices, a classic TCM decoction piece
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, known in Chinese as Bai Shao 白芍
• Knotty head sections prized for dense texture in slow decoctions
• Sun-dried processing with no further refining
• Traditionally used in blood-nourishing and liver-softening formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale whitish to light tan cut surface with firm, dense texture and slightly knobby head shape. The aroma is mildly herbaceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a subtle, slightly sour-sweet taste characteristic of Bai Shao.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to nourishing soups and broths
• Use in congee or culinary herbal recipes
• Prepare as part of seasonal tonic formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Shao is traditionally associated with nourishing blood, regulating ying level, and softening the liver to ease constraint. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, often paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao. Root head pieces are typically simmered 30-60 minutes in decoctions or added to slow-cooked soups.

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