Dried Baibu Root 500g Wild Stemona Root Bai Bu Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Stemona Root, known in TCM as Bai Bu (百部), from Stemona japonica or related Stemona species, is the dried root tuber of the plant. Traditionally associated with moistening the lung and relieving cough in TCM theory, it is also a classic ingredient in herbal decoctions and external washes. This batch is wild-harvested, sulfur-free, and carefully dried. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional preparation methods.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic wild-harvested Bai Bu (百部) dried root tubers
• Sulfur-free processing preserves natural character
• Botanical source: Stemona species, root tuber form
• Traditional TCM herb for lung-moistening decoctions
• Also suitable for external herbal washes and foot soaks

Quality & Sensory

The dried root tubers typically appear yellowish-white to pale brown with a slightly wrinkled, fleshy texture. They carry a mild, faintly sweet aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes mildly sweet with a subtle bitter edge.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Used in external herbal washes
• Added to foot soak blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Bu is traditionally associated with moistening the lung and easing cough, and it has long been used in decoctions for this purpose. In folk practice, an external decoction of the root has traditionally been used as a wash for skin and scalp concerns. It is typically simmered alone or combined with other lung-supporting herbs according to traditional formulas.

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