White Peony Root Slices Bai Shao 500g Dried Paeonia lactiflora TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces

White Peony Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece, 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 decoctions, soups, and traditional formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Selected 5-year large White Peony root, a prized grade in TCM herbal practice
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, dried and cut into convenient slices
• Known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), a foundational blood-nourishing herb
• Slice form is easy to portion for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with a firm, dense texture and a smooth cut surface. The aroma is mild and slightly herbal, and decocted slices typically yield a gently bitter, slightly sour taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing herbal soups
• Combine with Dang Gui and other TCM herbs in formulas
• Use in seasonal tonic cooking under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Shao is traditionally used to nourish the blood, regulate menstruation, and calm liver yang, and it frequently appears in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang alongside Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui, and Chuan Xiong. It is also traditionally paired with Bai Zhu and Fu Ling in harmonizing blends. Slices are typically simmered in decoctions or added to slow-cooked soups.

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