Fresh-Cut Bai Zhu White Atractylodes Slices 500g Sun-Dried Raw Herb for Decoction and Soup

Fresh-Cut White Atractylodes Rhizome, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These sun-dried slices are cut from the rhizome and sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas, it is a versatile pantry staple for classical herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Fresh-cut Bai Zhu slices made from the rhizome of Atractylodes macrocephala
• Sun-dried raw herb with no holes or added processing, suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally associated in TCM with the spleen and stomach channels
• 500 gram pack, convenient for soups, teas, and classical formulas
• Can be paired with Zhi Shi for the traditional Zhi Shi Bai Zhu decoction

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown color with a firm, dense texture and visible cambium rings. They carry a mild, aromatic herbal scent, and when simmered the liquor typically tastes slightly sweet with a gentle bitter note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as part of classical formulas
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other tonic roots
• Brew as a simple herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in congee or culinary recipes for traditional seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Zhu is a widely used spleen-tonifying herb, traditionally included in classical formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to nourishing soups with poria or codonopsis, or cooked into congee. Traditionally associated with digestive wellness and dampness resolution in TCM theory, it is also a seasonal favorite in autumn and winter tonic cooking.

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