Bai Qian Root (Cynanchum stauntonii) — Dried Food-Herb Decoction Pieces, 500g

Bai Qian (Cynanchum stauntonii) is the dried root and rhizome of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Qián (白前). For centuries, Bai Qian has been prized as a qi-directing, phlegm-transforming herb, traditionally used to ease cough, calm wheezing, and descend rebellious Lung qi. Its nature is acrid, bitter, and slightly warm, making it a focused yet gentle herb for soothing the Lung and restoring smooth breath.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-soothing food herb
• Dried Bai Qian root and rhizome pieces
• Cynanchum stauntonii
• Sourced from Hubei, China
• 500g value pack, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale grey-blue to stone-blue color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the pieces yield a light, subtly bitter infusion with a faint herbal sweetness, releasing their character slowly into the water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other food-herb ingredients
• Lung-soothing tea blends
• Seasonal soup and broth
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily food-herb wellness routine

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Qian is decocted into soups and gentle daily teas to support the Lung and ease the chest. It is a common ingredient in seasonal decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like almond, fritillary bulb, and tangerine peel. As a food-herb, it is simmered slowly in broths to bring a mild, earthy note to the pot.

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