White Atractylodes Rhizome Bai Zhu Sliced Dried Herb 500g for Decoction and Tea

White Atractylodes Rhizome, known in TCM as Bai Zhu (白术), from Atractylodes macrocephala. These dried slices come from the rhizome of the plant, sun-dried without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, Bai Zhu is warm in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas, it is a staple of classical Chinese herbal formulas. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a medicine, and should be used as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Zhu (白术) dried rhizome slices from Anhui, China
• Botanical source: Atractylodes macrocephala, a classic TCM herb
• Sun-dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally associated with spleen and stomach channels in TCM
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown color with a firm, dense texture and visible fibrous striations. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly camphoraceous. When simmered, the taste is typically mildly sweet with a warm, slightly bitter undertone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other roots and tonics
• Add to slow-cooked soups with poultry or pork
• Cook into congee or rice porridge
• Brew as a simple herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Zhu is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and to address dampness, often appearing in classical formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang. It is commonly paired with Fu Ling, Dang Shen, or Gan Cao in decoctions. In folk cooking, slices are added to autumn and winter soups and tonics, and it is a familiar ingredient in seasonal herbal congee.

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