Bai Lian Dried Ampelopsis Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for External Herbal Use

Bai Lian (白蔹) is the dried root tuber of Ampelopsis japonica, a traditional Chinese herb supplied here as sulfur-free selected slices. In TCM theory it is bitter and acrid in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting external herbal applications. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical for culinary and traditional preparation, it should be stored sealed in a cool dry place and used as directed by a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Lian 白蔹 dried root slices from Ampelopsis japonica
• Sulfur-free selected grade with clean natural appearance
• Traditional TCM herb valued in external herbal formulas
• 500g value pack suitable for herbal shops and home preparation
• Sealed storage in a cool dry place keeps the herb fresh for 24 months

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, starchy texture and slightly wrinkled edges. They carry a faint earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes mildly bitter and acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground or sliced for external herbal pastes and compresses in traditional practice
• Added to herbal decoctions prepared under practitioner guidance
• Supplied to herbal shops for formula dispensing
• Stored as a pantry botanical for traditional culinary preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Bai Lian has long been used in external applications, where the sliced or powdered root was traditionally mixed into pastes and applied topically. It was also included in classical heat-clearing formulas and paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua and Lian Qiao in traditional practice. Because it is slightly cold in nature, it was traditionally reserved for heat-type conditions and is not suitable for pregnant or nursing women.

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