Stir-Fried White Atractylodes Slices Bai Zhu 500g Dried TCM Herb for Decoction and Soup

Stir-Fried White Atractylodes Slices, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These dried rhizome slices are processed by stir-frying, a traditional preparation that reduces rawness and lends a warm, gently aromatic character. In TCM theory Bai Zhu is associated with the spleen and stomach channels and is traditionally used to support digestive wellness. A versatile pantry herb for decoctions, soups, and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Bai Zhu rhizome slices prepared by traditional stir-frying
• Botanical source Atractylodes macrocephala, a core TCM digestif herb
• Warm roasted aroma with a firm, starchy texture suited to slow simmering
• Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and drying dampness
• 500g resealable bulk pack for decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a warm yellowish-brown color with darker toasted edges and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is typically mildly roasted and earthy with a faint herbal sweetness. When simmered, the liquid takes on a mellow, slightly sweet, starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Add to slow-cooked soups with grains and vegetables
• Cook into rice congee for a traditional seasonal dish
• Combine with Fu Ling and Gan Cao in classic formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, stir-fried Bai Zhu is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, supplement qi, and dry dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang and Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to four-herb soups, or cooked into congee, especially during damp or transitional seasons.

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