Dried White Backleaf Mallotus Root Bai Bei Ye Gen Mallotus apelta Raw Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried White Backleaf Mallotus Root, known in TCM as Bai Bei Ye Gen (白背叶根), from Mallotus apelta. This whole dried root is sold as a raw botanical for decoction and soup preparation. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting liver and spleen function. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried root of Mallotus apelta in its natural unprocessed form
• Known in TCM as Bai Bei Ye Gen (白背叶根) with established traditional use
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal soups in southern Chinese folk practice
• Sold by weight as a raw edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life
• Suitable for home decoction, soup blending, and seasonal herbal recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried root typically appears in woody segments with a pale to grayish-brown outer surface and firm fibrous texture. It carries a mild earthy herbal aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light amber infusion with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with pork or poultry
• Blended with other roots for seasonal tonic recipes
• Used in folk-style liver-supporting soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk herbalism, Bai Bei Ye Gen is traditionally simmered in long-boiled soups and decoctions, often paired with lean pork, chicken feet, or other roots. It is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting liver and spleen health, and is commonly prepared during humid seasons as part of family soup traditions.

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