White Peony Root Bai Shao 白芍 Dried Herbal Slices 50g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

White Peony Root, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), is the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora. These naturally sun-dried slices come from Bozhou, Anhui, a renowned herb-producing region. In TCM theory, Bai Shao is bitter and sour in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. A staple decoction herb for herbal formulas and daily wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Shao 白芍 White Peony Root slices from Bozhou, Anhui
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora, dried root for decoction use
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas for nourishing blood and softening the liver
• Loose 50g pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light pinkish slices with a firm, dense texture and a subtle herbal aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mildly bitter, slightly sour taste with a faint sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to nourishing soups and broths
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in traditional herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Shao is traditionally used to nourish blood, regulate yin, and soften the liver, and it appears in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang. It is commonly paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Gan Cao, and is often simmered in decoctions or added to tonic soups, especially in autumn and winter wellness routines.

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