Bai Qian (Cynanchum stauntonii) — Dried Willowleaf Swallowwort Root, Food Herb for Tea & Soup
Price range: $6.47 through $15.55
Description
Bai Qian (Cynanchum stauntonii), also known as Willowleaf Swallowwort Rhizome and called Bái Qián (白前) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried root and rhizome of a traditional food herb long valued for its gentle, descending nature. Its nature is pungent, bitter, and slightly warm, making it a mild yet focused herb traditionally used to calm the Lung, direct qi downward, and ease the chest. Offered here as a dried food herb suitable for daily tea and soup preparation.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional Lung-calming food herb
- Dried Bai Qian root and rhizome
- Cynanchum stauntonii
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
- Also available as finely milled powder
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale greyish-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a light, subtly bitter infusion with a soft herbal finish, while the milled powder blends smoothly into warm water or broths without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Root and Rhizome |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai Qian |
| Botanical Name | Cynanchum stauntonii |
| Form | Dried Root Pieces or Milled Powder |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily decoction
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Blended herbal formulas
- Powdered drink mixes
- Seasonal food-herb preparation
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai Qian is decocted into teas and soups to support the Lung and ease the chest, often paired with ingredients like almond, fritillary bulb, and mulberry leaf. It is a common component of traditional respiratory-season formulas, simmered slowly in broths or brewed as a light daily infusion. As a powder, it is stirred into warm water or added to congee for convenient everyday use.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bai Qian?
A: Bai Qian is the common Chinese name for the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum stauntonii, also called Willowleaf Swallowwort. It is a traditional food herb used in teas and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai Qian?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai Qian is associated with calming the Lung, directing qi downward, and easing the chest. It is often used in teas and soups for seasonal respiratory nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bai Qian?
A: Rinse the root pieces and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. The milled powder can be stirred into warm water or congee. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Baiqian tongzhuang 500g, Pre selected 500g, White powder 500g |
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