Shi Diao Bai Root (Asparagus officinalis) — Dried Dao-Di Herb, Sulfur-Free, 500g

Shi Diao Bai Root (Asparagus officinalis) is the dried root of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shí Diāo Bǎi (石刁柏), also commonly called Asparagus Root or Lú Sǔn Gēn (芦笋根). Long valued in folk herbal practice as a gentle, yin-nourishing and heat-clearing herb, Shi Diao Bai has been used in decoctions and daily tonics to support fluid balance, soothe internal dryness, and promote a calm, balanced constitution. Its nature is slightly bitter, sweet, and cooling, making it a mild yet refreshing herb for seasonal nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
• Sulfur-free, dao-di quality root
• Sourced from Shanxi, China
• Dried whole botanical root
• 500g value pack for daily decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a gentle, slightly sweet and subtly bitter infusion with a clean, refreshing finish, adding depth to herbal broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and daily tonics
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal wellness tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Traditional food-therapy preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Diao Bai Root is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily tonics to support yin nourishment and clear internal heat during dry or warm seasons. It is often paired with ingredients like lily bulb, lotus seed, and goji berry in seasonal soup packs. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a light, refreshing infusion.

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