Bai Shao Slices (Paeonia lactiflora) — Sulfur-Free Dried White Peony Root, 1000g
Price range: $8.92 through $24.15
Description
Bai Shao Slices (Paeonia lactiflora) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Sháo (白芍), also called White Peony Root. For centuries, Bai Shao has been prized as a blood-nourishing, yin-softening, and Liver-calming herb, traditionally used to support the Liver, harmonize the blood, and ease tension in the body. Its nature is bitter, slightly sour, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for nourishing the blood, softening the Liver, and anchoring yang.
Key Selling Points
- Sulfur-free, new-crop Bai Shao root slices
- Traditional blood-nourishing and Liver-calming herb
- Paeonia lactiflora, naturally sun-dried
- Food-herb (药食同源) ingredient for soups and teas
- 1000g bulk pack, 12号筛 grade
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale ivory to off-white color, firm yet smooth texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a gentle, slightly sweet and subtly bitter infusion with a clean, rounded mouthfeel, adding depth to broths and herbal blends without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai Shao |
| Botanical Name | Paeonia lactiflora |
| Form | Dried Root Slices |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried, Sulfur-Free |
| Pack Size | 1000g (12号筛) |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai Shao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and ease tension in the body. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang, where it pairs with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Shu Di Huang. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with jujube, goji berry, and licorice for a light, mildly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bai Shao?
A: Bai Shao is the common Chinese name for dried root slices of Paeonia lactiflora, also called White Peony Root. It is a traditional food herb used in soups, teas, and herbal formulas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai Shao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai Shao is associated with nourishing the blood, softening the Liver, and anchoring yang. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bai Shao slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | No 4 sun dried white peony root 500g, No 4 sun dried white peony root 1000g, No 8 sun dried white peony root 500g, No 8 sun dried white peony root 1000g, 1000g fried white peony root, 12 mesh 1000 grams |
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