Dried Bai Zhi Angelica Root Slices Sichuan White Angelica Dahurica for Decoction and Culinary Use 100g

Dried White Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhi (白芷), from Angelica dahurica. These sliced roots are sourced from Sichuan and supplied as unsulfured dried botanical material. In TCM theory, Bai Zhi is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and culinary spice blends, it is intended for adults and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Zhi (白芷) dried root slices from Sichuan, China
• Botanical source Angelica dahurica, a classic TCM aromatic herb
• Unsulfured processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Ready-to-use sliced form for decoctions, soups, and spice blends
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its pungent warm nature

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a whitish to pale beige cut surface with a firm, dense texture. They carry a characteristically strong aromatic scent, and when simmered they release a pungent, slightly acrid flavor typical of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to soup and braising spice blends for aroma
• Use in culinary preparations as a traditional spice ingredient
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in regional spice mixes for braising and slow-cooked dishes. It is often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Fang Feng in classical formulas and has long been included in household soup and stew seasonings. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind and opening the nose, it remains a common kitchen and apothecary herb.

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