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

Dried Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhi (白芷), from Angelica dahurica. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese culinary spice and traditional herb, valued in TCM for their pungent flavor and warm nature. Traditionally associated with aromatic seasoning in broths and stews, they are sold as a food-grade dried botanical for culinary and traditional herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Zhi (白芷) dried root slices from Sichuan
• Botanical source Angelica dahurica, a classic TCM aromatic herb
• Traditionally used as a warming pungent spice in Chinese cooking
• Carefully dried and sliced for convenient decoction or simmering
• Bulk 500g loose pack suited to kitchens and herbal pantries

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale to light brown slices with a firm, dry texture and a distinctive aromatic, slightly camphor-like fragrance. When simmered in broths, Bai Zhi typically releases a warm, pungent, resinous aroma that deepens savory dishes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in braised dishes, stews, and meat broths as an aromatic spice
• Add to Chinese five-spice style seasoning blends for marinades
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions prepared by simmering
• Include in slow-cooked soups for a warm pungent note

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Zhi is a warm, pungent herb traditionally associated with dispelling wind and opening the nasal passages. In folk and culinary practice, the dried root slices are commonly added to braised meats, beef and lamb broths, and spice packets, where they contribute a distinctive aromatic depth. They are also traditionally simmered in decoctions, often paired with other aromatic roots and spices.

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