Red Peony Root Chi Shao Dried Herb Slices 1000g Bag for Decoction and Culinary Use

Red Peony Root, known in TCM as Chi Shao (赤芍), from Paeonia lactiflora, supplied as dried root slices. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and moving blood. This whole-form dried herb is sold as a culinary raw material for decoction and cooking, not a medicine, and should be stored sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Red Peony Root slices in whole natural form
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora known as Chi Shao in TCM
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and invigorating blood in TCM theory
• Sourced from Northeast China and dried for preservation
• Suited for decoction, soup, and culinary herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a pale brown to reddish-brown surface with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light reddish tone with a bitter, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to medicinal soup preparations
• Used in culinary herbal cooking
• Combined with other herbs in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chi Shao is traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and dispersing stasis. It commonly appears in decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong in blood-moving combinations. Herbalists have also used it in seasonal soups and external washes within folk practice.

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