White Peony Root Bai Shao 1000g Dried Slices for Decoction and Culinary Use

White Peony Root, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora, offered as dried large slices of the root. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with nourishing blood and softening the liver, with a bitter, sour flavor and a slightly cold nature. This loose-pack culinary-grade herb is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and herbal dishes. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried White Peony Root slices, Bai Shao (白芍) from Paeonia lactiflora
• Large uniform slices in loose 1000g bag format
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized traditional growing region
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish blood and soften the liver
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and culinary herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale whitish to light tan cut surface with a firm, dense texture and a subtle faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light in color with a mildly bitter, slightly sour taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with other tonic herbs
• Used in culinary herbal dishes and congee
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally associated with nourishing blood, regulating ying and wei, and softening the liver to relieve discomfort. It is a classic ingredient in well-known formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, and is often paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao. Home cooks also add it to chicken or pork soups, especially in autumn and winter.

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