Dried Angelica Dahurica Bai Zhi Slices 500g Sichuan Aromatic Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Angelica Dahurica Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhi (白芷), from Angelica dahurica. These whole-form dried slices are sourced from Sichuan and carefully heat-dried to preserve their naturally strong aroma. In TCM theory, Bai Zhi is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. A versatile raw botanical for decoctions, broths, and traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Bai Zhi dried root slices in whole natural form
• Botanical source Angelica dahurica with strong characteristic fragrance
• Traditionally used in TCM for its pungent warm nature and channel-entering properties
• Heat-dried processing with fully dried, aroma-rich slices
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and traditional culinary herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale whitish to light beige slices with a firm, dry texture and visible radial markings. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a pungent, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soup broths for aromatic depth
• Use in culinary spice blends and braised dishes
• Prepare as part of seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas and kitchen herbal pairings. It is commonly combined with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Fang Feng in traditional preparations. In folk culinary use, slices are added to braised meats and broths for their warm aromatic character, especially in autumn and winter cooking.

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