Dried White Atractylodes Rhizome Slices Bai Zhu 1000g Bag Sulfur-Free for Tea and Cooking

Dried White Atractylodes Rhizome Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These sulfur-free slices are cut from the dried rhizome, a staple herb in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is considered warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Sold as a raw culinary-grade botanical for tea, decoction, or cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Bai Zhu slices cut from dried Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome
• Sulfur-free processing with no bleaching treatment
• Two-year rhizome sourced from Anhui, a recognized growing region
• Whole-form slices suitable for water infusions, decoctions, and cooking
• Supplied in a 1000g resealable bag for regular household use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and fine radial markings. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphoraceous. When simmered, the liquid typically carries a mild bitterness with a sweet, warm aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional herbal infusion
• Add to soups and stews during slow cooking
• Include in congee or grain porridge recipes
• Use in herbal decoctions with other roots and rhizomes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Zhu is a common component of spleen-supporting formulas and is often paired with Fu Ling (Poria), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), or Gan Cao (licorice root) in decoctions. It is also added to autumn and winter soups and congees as a culinary herb. Traditional preparation involves simmering the slices alone or with complementary herbs.

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