Large Cut Three Year Atractylodes Macrocephala Dried Slices Bai Zhu for Cooking 500g

Large-cut dried Bai Zhu slices (白术), also known as Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome, are a traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece from Anhui. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is warm and sweet-bitter, entering the Spleen and Stomach channels, and is traditionally used to support digestive wellness and gently dry dampness. These three-year rhizome slices are suited for cooking and decoction.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Bai Zhu (白术), the rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala
• Large-cut dried slices from three-year rhizomes
• Sourced from Anhui, a classic Bai Zhu growing region
• Traditional TCM herb entering the Spleen and Stomach channels
• Sold as a 500g edible agricultural product for cooking

Quality & Sensory

These dried Bai Zhu slices are typically off-white to pale yellowish, firm and slightly fibrous in texture, with a mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered in soups, they contribute a gentle, subtly sweet-bitter herbal taste rather than a strong flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal soups
• Added to decoctions with other herbs
• Cooked into congee
• Used in everyday culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is traditionally used to support the Spleen and Stomach, dry dampness, and promote healthy digestion. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or soups, often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling or Huang Qi, and is a familiar ingredient in traditional congee and seasonal tonic foods.

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