White Peony Root Bai Shao 500g Dried Sliced Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

White Peony Root, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), is the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora. These large slices are traditionally sourced from Zhejiang and processed naturally without sulfur. In TCM theory, Bai Shao is bitter and sour in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, teas, and classical formulas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Shao (白芍) dried white peony root slices from China
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, a classic TCM herb
• Large selected slices from deep-mountain Zhejiang white peony
• Naturally processed without sulfur fumigation
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale white to light beige color with a firm, dense texture and subtle radial grain. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly bitter, and decocted liquid typically carries a gentle, sour-bitter taste characteristic of Bai Shao.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, traditionally paired with licorice root
• Add to soup packs for traditional nourishing broths
• Use in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally used to nourish the blood and soften the liver, and it is a frequent ingredient in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang. It is commonly paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao in decoctions and soups, and is often included in women's herbal regimens during seasonal tonics.

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