Bai Zhi Dried Angelica Dahurica Slices 500g Culinary Spice and TCM Herb

Bai Zhi (白芷), the dried root of Angelica dahurica, is supplied here as large natural sun-dried slices. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. Widely valued as a culinary spice for braising and marinades, it can also be ground into powder. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Large whole Bai Zhi slices cut from Angelica dahurica root
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditional TCM herb with pungent warm character
• Classic spice for braising stocks marinades and spice blends
• Can be ground into fine Bai Zhi powder on request

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically off-white to pale yellow with a firm starchy texture and faint radial markings. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphoraceous, and the flavor when simmered is pungent, warm, and mildly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add slices to braising liquid for meat and poultry
• Simmer in soups and herbal decoctions
• Include in homemade spice packets and marinades
• Grind into powder for culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Zhi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a common component of exterior-releasing and wind-dampness formulas. In folk and culinary tradition it is a staple of braised dishes, lu wei spice bags, and hot pot bases, often paired with star anise, cinnamon, and clove. It is also traditionally included in seasonal soup blends.

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