White Peony Root Slices Bai Shao 500g Dried Paeonia lactiflora for Decoction and Tea

White Peony Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and softening the liver. In TCM theory Bai Shao is bitter and sour in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the liver and spleen channels. Suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white peony root slices, a staple TCM decoction herb
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, known as Bai Shao (白芍)
• Traditionally associated with nourishing blood and calming liver yang
• Sliced form convenient for decoction, soup, and herbal tea
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized region for white peony root

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown slices with a firm, dense texture and a subtle herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light in color with a slightly bitter, sour taste characteristic of Bai Shao.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to nourishing soups with dates or goji berries
• Brew as a mild herbal tea after decoction
• Use in traditional four-substance soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally used to nourish the blood, regulate menstruation, and soften the liver to relieve pain. It is a key ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang, often paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao. Commonly prepared by simmering in decoctions or adding to nourishing soups.

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