Wild Pulsatilla Root Bai Tou Weng Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Wild Pulsatilla Root, known in TCM as Bai Tou Weng (白头翁), from Pulsatilla chinensis, is a dried whole root herb traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting digestive balance. This wild-harvested root is air-dried and suitable for decoction or external herbal preparations under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Bai Tou Weng (白头翁) root from Hebei province
• Botanical source Pulsatilla chinensis, a classic TCM root herb
• Air-dried whole root form suited to decoction and herbal formulas
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory
• 500g pre-packaged supply with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried root typically appears in irregular segments with a grayish-brown exterior and yellowish-white cut surface. It has a faint earthy aroma and a characteristically bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Prepare as a cooled external wash under professional guidance
• Store in a cool dry place for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Bai Tou Weng is a well-known heat-clearing herb traditionally used in decoctions, most famously as the chief herb in Bai Tou Weng Tang. It is traditionally associated with supporting intestinal comfort and is often paired with herbs such as Huang Lian, Huang Bai, and Qin Pi. Practitioners typically recommend use under professional guidance due to its cold nature.

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