White Atractylodes Rhizome Bai Zhu 500g Dried Sliced Herb for Decoction and Soup

White Atractylodes Rhizome, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These dried slices come from four-year-grown rhizomes and are a classic 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 classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Four-year-grown Bai Zhu rhizome slices in a generous 500g pack
• Botanical source Atractylodes macrocephala, a staple TCM herb
• Traditionally featured in classic formulas like Si Jun Zi Tang and San Bai Tang
• Dried processing preserves the natural aroma and firm texture
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, congee, and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-white to pale brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and honeycomb-like markings. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphoraceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a mild, sweet-bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing soups with other botanicals
• Cook into congee for a traditional seasonal dish
• Brew as a simple herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhu is traditionally used to support spleen and stomach function and is a core ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang, San Bai Tang, and Ze Xie Bai Zhu Tang. It is commonly paired with Fu Ling, Dang Shen, and Ze Xie, and is often simmered in soups or congee during seasonal transitions.

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