White He Shou Wu Root Slices Bai Shou Wu Cynanchum auratum Dried Herb for Decoction 500g

White He Shou Wu, known in TCM as Bai Shou Wu (白首乌), is the dried root tuber of Cynanchum auratum, a traditional Chinese herb related to He Shou Wu. Naturally sun-dried whole roots are valued in traditional herbal practice and are commonly used in decoctions and herbal soups. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole root tubers of Bai Shou Wu (白首乌) from Sichuan
• Botanical source Cynanchum auratum, a traditional TCM root herb
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product in 500g units
• Suited for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, earthy aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a subtle, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in congee and tonic-style cooking
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Bai Shou Wu has long been associated with nourishing formulas and is often paired with other tonic roots in slow-simmered soups and decoctions. Folk practice commonly combines it with goji berries, red dates, or other blood- and essence-nourishing herbs, especially in autumn and winter tonics.

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