Bai Zhu White Atractylodes Rhizome Powder 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

White Atractylodes Rhizome Powder, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. This finely milled powder is made from dried rhizome slices that are sun-dried and ground, offering a convenient way to use a classic Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is considered warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for tea, decoctions, or culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Bai Zhu milled into a convenient fine powder
• Botanical source Atractylodes macrocephala dried rhizome
• Traditionally associated with spleen and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Sun-dried rhizome slices ground to powder for easy preparation
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellow to yellowish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a mild aromatic herbal scent, and when brewed or decocted it typically yields a slightly bitter, earthy taste with a faintly sweet undertone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water for a simple herbal tea
• Add to decoctions with other Chinese herbs
• Blend into congee or soups for traditional culinary use
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Zhu has long been included in spleen-supporting formulas and is commonly paired with herbs such as Fu Ling (Poria) and Dang Shen (Codonopsis) in decoctions. It is also traditionally simmered in soups or congee, especially during damp seasons, and can be prepared as a simple daily herbal tea.

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