Dried White Atractylodes Rhizome Bai Zhu Slices 500g Aromatic Raw Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried White Atractylodes Rhizome, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These large slices are cut from mature rhizomes and traditionally valued for their strong, aromatic character. In TCM theory Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. A versatile raw herb for decoctions, soups, and daily herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Large-cut Bai Zhu slices from mature Atractylodes macrocephala rhizomes
• Known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), a classic spleen-supporting herb
• Strong aromatic flavor typical of well-aged, full-growth rhizomes
• 500g value pack of dried raw herb slices for decoction and cooking
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and congee with herbs like Bai Shao

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown surface with a firm, dense texture and fine radiating markings. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted slices yield a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste typical of quality Bai Zhu.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as part of traditional formulas
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other tonic herbs
• Cook into congee for traditional daily herbal cuisine
• Combine with Bai Shao (白芍) in classic herbal pairings

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhu is traditionally used to support spleen and stomach function and to address dampness, often appearing in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to nourishing soups with roots and dates, or cooked into congee. Traditionally paired with Bai Shao and other herbs, it is a staple in seasonal autumn and winter herbal cooking.

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