Dried Angelica Dahurica Slices Bai Zhi 500g Culinary Spice and Traditional Herb

Dried Angelica Dahurica Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhi (白芷), from Angelica dahurica. These cut root slices are a classic aromatic herb used in Chinese cooking and traditional herbal practice. In TCM theory, Bai Zhi is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels. Sold as a packaged food-grade agricultural product for culinary and traditional use.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable herb: Bai Zhi (白芷) from Angelica dahurica root
• Cut into uniform dried slices for easy measuring and slow release of aroma
• A staple spice in Chinese braising, stewing, and five-spice style blends
• Traditionally used in TCM practice for its pungent warm character
• Sealed 500g bag with 12-month shelf life; refrigerate after opening

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale whitish to light beige with a firm, dry texture and a clean cut surface. They carry a strong, characteristic aromatic scent that is pungent and slightly camphor-like. When simmered in broths or braises, they typically release a warm, resinous fragrance into the dish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to braised meats, stews, and marinades as an aromatic spice
• Simmer in soup packs with star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaf
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions prepared by experienced users
• Include in homemade spice blends for noodle broths and hotpot bases

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Zhi is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and opening the nasal passages. In folk and culinary practice, the root slices are a common component of braising spice sachets, lu wei master stocks, and slow-cooked soups, often paired with star anise, cinnamon bark, and bay leaf. It is traditionally used in small amounts and simmered rather than eaten directly.

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