Dried White Atractylodes Slices Bai Zhu 500g Sulfur Free Sun Dried Zhe Atractylodes Rhizome for Decoction and Soup

Dried White Atractylodes Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome. These sulfur-free slices are naturally sun dried and cut into small pieces for decoction pieces, soups, and herbal formulas. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Sold as a raw culinary herb for traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Zhu (白术) rhizome slices from Atractylodes macrocephala
• Sulfur-free processing with natural sun drying
• Small uniform slices suitable for decoction and soup packs
• Traditionally used in TCM to support spleen and stomach function
• 500g bulk pack ideal for home herbal kitchens and tea blending

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown color with a firm, dense texture and fine radial markings. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphoraceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a sweet, mildly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Add to slow-cooked soups with grains and lean meats
• Cook into congee for traditional seasonal meals
• Blend into custom herbal tea mixes for simmering

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhu is traditionally used in spleen-tonifying formulas and is a classic component of blends such as Si Jun Zi Tang. It is commonly paired with Fu Ling, Dang Shen, and Gan Cao in decoctions, or added to autumn and winter soups and congees. Traditional preparation involves simmering the slices for 20-30 minutes to release their aromatic constituents.

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