Bai Qian Dried Cynanchum Root 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Bai Qian (白前), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum stauntonii, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as unsorted whole pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued in classical decoction formulas. This 500g pack is intended for culinary and traditional herbal preparation, to be simmered and strained before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Qian 白前 dried root and rhizome from Hubei
• Botanical source Cynanchum stauntonii in whole unsorted form
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions for lung-related formulas
• 500g resealable bag with 24-month shelf life
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically thin, slender root pieces in pale yellowish-brown tones with a firm, brittle texture and a mild, faintly earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light with a subtle, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups and strained before serving
• Blended into multi-herb formulas for seasonal wellness cooking
• Used in culinary herbal preparations following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Qian is traditionally associated with the lung channel and appears in classical decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Zi Wan and Ku Xing Ren. It is customarily simmered with other botanicals, then strained, and is also used in seasonal herbal soup traditions.

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