Stir-Fried White Peony Root Bai Shao 500g TCM Herbal Slices

Stir-Fried White Peony Root, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora. These dried root slices are prepared with bran stir-frying, a traditional processing method that softens the herb's cooling nature. In TCM theory, Bai Shao is bitter and sour in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the liver and spleen channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and formulas, it is a staple raw herb for herbal shops and home decoction practice.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white peony root slices processed by traditional bran stir-frying
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, a classic TCM raw herb
• Bai Shao is traditionally associated with nourishing liver blood and softening the liver in TCM theory
• Convenient pre-sliced form for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas
• Suitable for herbal shops, TCM practitioners, and home decoction use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown surface from bran stir-frying, with a firm, dense texture and a faint toasted grain aroma. When decocted, the liquor typically carries a mildly bitter, slightly sour taste with a warm roasted note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to tonic soups with other herbs
• Use in TCM formulas prepared at home or in herbal shops
• Combine with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong in classic decoction pairings

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally associated with nourishing liver blood, softening the liver, and alleviating pain, and it appears in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang. Bran stir-frying is traditionally used to moderate its cooling nature. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups, often paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, or Gan Cao.

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