Wild Bai Qian White Front Root Dried Cynanchum Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Bai Qian (白前), also called Shui Yang Liu, is a traditional Chinese herb consisting of the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum stauntonii. In TCM theory it is associated with the lung channel and is traditionally used in decoctions. This pre-packaged 500g lot is sun-dried and intended for herbal preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Bai Qian root and rhizome known in TCM as 白前 with pinyin Bai Qian
• Botanical source Cynanchum stauntonii a classic Chinese medicinal herb
• Sun-dried whole root pieces suitable for decoction preparation
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM practice
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces are slender and slightly curved with a pale yellowish-brown surface and fine longitudinal wrinkles. They have a mild earthy aroma and a faintly sweet then slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other lung-associated herbs in TCM formulas
• Prepared as a strained herbal tea base after decocting
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Qian is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is commonly included in decoctions alongside herbs such as Zi Wan. It has long been used in classical formulas prepared by simmering the dried root and rhizome. Traditional preparation involves brief washing followed by decoction with other botanicals.

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