Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Bulk White Violet Herb Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g

Bai Wei (白薇), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum atratum, is a classic TCM botanical supplied as whole dried pieces. In TCM theory it is bitter and salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. This bulk dried herb is suited to decoction preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Wei 白薇 dried root and rhizome from Gansu
• Botanical source Cynanchum atratum, sun-dried whole pieces
• Traditional TCM herb classified as bitter, salty, and cold
• Bulk 500g pack priced by weight for herbal shops and decoction use
• New harvest stock with 18-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

Dried Bai Wei root pieces typically show slender, yellowish-brown to grayish-brown rhizomes with fine fibrous roots and a brittle, woody texture. The aroma is typically faint and herbaceous, and decocted liquid carries a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas by practitioners
• Used in herbal soup preparations following traditional recipes
• Stocked by herbal shops and apothecaries as a bulk raw herb

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Wei is traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and promoting urination, and it appears in classical formulas for fevers with thirst, postpartum heat patterns, and warm-heat conditions. It is typically decocted with other herbs such as Yin Chai Hu or Di Gu Pi in traditional heat-clearing preparations.

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