White Atractylodes Rhizome Slices Bai Zhu 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

White Atractylodes Rhizome Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These dried slices are cut from the rhizome and offered as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas, it is a versatile pantry herb for those familiar with traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Bai Zhu (白术) rhizome slices, a classic TCM herb
• Botanical source Atractylodes macrocephala, cut from the rhizome
• Traditionally associated with spleen and stomach channels in TCM
• Slice form is convenient for decoction, tea, and soup preparation
• 500g pack suitable for regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown exterior with a lighter, starchy cut surface and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is typically warm and aromatic with a mild camphor-like note, and the decocted taste is traditionally described as sweet with a slight bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other roots and tonics
• Steep slices in hot water as a simple traditional herbal tea
• Add to soups and congee during slow cooking
• Use in seasonal herbal recipes and traditional food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhu is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and to address dampness, often appearing in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Si Shen Tang. It is commonly paired with Fu Ling, Dang Shen, and Chen Pi in decoctions and soups, and is also simmered alone or with grains in congee during seasonal transitions.

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