Dried Saururus Chinensis Root San Bai Cao 500g Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Saururus Chinensis Root, known in TCM as San Bai Cao (三白草), from Saururus chinensis. These sun-dried root slices, also called Bai Jie Ou (百节藕), are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient valued in folk practice. In TCM theory the herb is considered sweet and bland in flavor with a cool nature. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic San Bai Cao (三白草) dried root from Saururus chinensis
• Sun-dried whole root pieces with natural color and aroma retained
• Traditional Chinese herbal ingredient also known as Bai Jie Ou (百节藕)
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and folk formulas
• Pre-packaged 500g supply with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish root pieces with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a light, slightly sweet and bland herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Added to folk-style herbal soups
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, San Bai Cao root has long been gathered and sun-dried for use in home-style decoctions and herbal teas, often simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs. It is traditionally associated with clearing dampness and heat in seasonal wellness routines, and is commonly prepared by slow simmering to extract its mild flavor.

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