Dried Angelica Dahurica Slices Bai Zhi 500g Bulk Chinese Herb for Cooking and Decoction

Dried Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhi (白芷), from Angelica dahurica. These farm-style large slices are cut from the dried root and offered in loose bulk form. In TCM theory, Bai Zhi is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. It is widely used both as a culinary spice and as a traditional herbal ingredient for decoctions. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable TCM herb Bai Zhi (白芷) from Angelica dahurica dried root
• Large whole slices in loose 500g bulk form
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoction practice
• Common culinary spice for braising and marinades
• Pungent warm herb traditionally linked to lung stomach and large intestine channels

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically off-white to pale yellow with a firm dry texture and visible radial markings. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a pungent slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Added to braising spice blends for meat dishes
• Used in marinades and stew seasonings
• Included in homemade spice packets for soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in many classical formulas. In the kitchen it is a well-known component of Chinese braising spice mixes, often paired with star anise, cinnamon bark, and cloves for stewed meats and marinades. It has long been part of seasonal home cooking and folk herbal preparation.

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