White Atractylodes Rhizome Bai Zhu Sliced Dried Herb 500g for Decoction and Soup

White Atractylodes Rhizome, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These dried slices come from the rhizome of the plant, a staple in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is considered warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavors, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This listing offers 500g of small-cut slices from three-year rhizomes, suitable for decoction, soup, or culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Bai Zhu (白术) rhizome slices from Atractylodes macrocephala
• Three-year small rhizomes cut into convenient small pieces
• Traditionally valued in TCM for spleen and stomach support
• 500g pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal cooking
• Simple processing with drying only, no additives mentioned

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown color with a firm, dense texture. They carry a mild, aromatic herbal scent, and when decocted the liquid typically has a slightly bitter, sweet taste characteristic of Bai Zhu.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as part of traditional formulas
• Add to soups and stews for a mild herbal flavor
• Use in congee or porridge with other culinary herbs
• Combine with Fu Ling (Poria) and Gan Cao (Licorice) in traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhu is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with Poria (Fu Ling), Licorice (Gan Cao), and other herbs in classic formulas such as Zhi Shi Bai Zhu Tang. It is traditionally associated with digestive wellness and is commonly included in seasonal cooking, especially in autumn and winter soups and congee.

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