Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use
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Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

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Description

Bai Wei (白薇), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum atratum, is a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These water-washed slices are supplied as whole-form dried botanical material from Northeast China. In TCM theory, Bai Wei is considered bitter and salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. Suitable for decoction, soup, or culinary herbal preparation; not a substitute for medicine.

Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use overview
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Bai Wei (白薇) dried root slices in whole natural form
  • Botanical source Cynanchum atratum, a recognized TCM herb
  • Water-washed and sliced for convenient decoction or cooking
  • Sourced from Northeast China with stable bulk supply
  • Sealed packaging with 36-month shelf life for dry storage
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use key features
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use key features

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear light brown to yellowish-brown with a slender, slightly twisted root texture. They have a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use quality and texture
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried raw herb slices
Chinese Name 白薇
Pinyin Bai Wei
Botanical Name Cynanchum atratum
Plant Part Root and rhizome
Net Weight 500g per pack
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use specifications
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
  • Added to herbal soup preparations
  • Used in culinary herbal recipes
  • Blended with other TCM herbs in formulas
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use in use
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Wei is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood, and it has long appeared in classical formulas. It is commonly decocted together with other herbs, and traditional pairings often include herbs such as Di Gu Pi or Yin Chai Hu in heat-clearing preparations. It is used strictly as a raw herbal ingredient for decoction or culinary herbal use rather than as a finished medicine.

Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use preparation
Bai Wei Dried Cynanchum Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried Bai Wei (白薇), the root and rhizome of Cynanchum atratum, supplied as water-washed slices from Northeast China.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, Bai Wei is bitter, salty, and cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat. It is a long-established herb in classical formulas.

Q: How is it commonly used?

A: It is typically simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups and culinary preparations, often combined with other herbs.

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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