Bai Zhu Slices (Atractylodes macrocephala) — Dried Zhejiang Rhizome Pieces, 500g

Bai Zhu Slices (Atractylodes macrocephala) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Zhú (白术). For centuries, Bai Zhu has been prized as a qi-tonifying, spleen-strengthening, and dampness-drying herb, traditionally used to support digestive vitality, resolve sluggishness, and fortify the body's middle burner. Its nature is warm, sweet, and slightly bitter, making it a foundational herb for building qi and harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach. This batch is sourced from Anhui Province and offered as unsulfured small slices, naturally sun-dried to preserve its character.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-tonifying and Spleen-strengthening herb
• Perennial Zhejiang-origin Bai Zhu rhizome
• Unsulfured small slices, naturally sun-dried
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction and soup use
• Food-herb ingredient for tea, congee, and medicinal soups

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm yet slightly porous texture, and mild earthy aroma with a faint sweetness. When decocted, the slices release a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter infusion that deepens in color as it simmers, adding a warm, grounding character to broths and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese herbal decoction and tonic formulas
• Medicinal food soups and stews
• Congee and grain porridge
• Daily herbal tea blends
• Soup-pack and culinary herb combinations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Zhu is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support digestive strength and daily vitality. It is a classic ingredient in Spleen-nourishing formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Poria (Fu Ling), Codonopsis (Dang Shen), and Licorice (Gan Cao). In everyday kitchens, it is simmered with pork ribs, chicken, or grains to make warming medicinal soups, and brewed alone or blended with other herbs as a gentle daily tea.

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