White Peony Root Bai Shao Dried Sliced Herb for Decoction and Herbal Soup 500g

White Peony Root, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), is the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora. These slices are lightly processed from cultivated roots sourced in Anhui and sold as a raw botanical for decoction pieces. In TCM theory Bai Shao is bitter and sour in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. It is commonly simmered in herbal formulas, soups, or teas and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried White Peony Root slices known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍)
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora with root slices in regular grade
• Traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels in TCM theory
• Initial processing with simple slicing suitable for decoction and soup use
• Sourced from Anhui and packed in a 500g bag for convenient home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale whitish to light tan cut surface with a firm, dense texture and a subtle starchy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light in color with a mildly bitter, slightly sour taste typical of Bai Shao.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing herbal soups with other roots
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with compatible herbs
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Shao is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang, where it is paired with herbs like Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Shu Di Huang. It is also added to household soups and tonics, especially in autumn and winter, and is often combined with Gan Cao in traditional pairings.

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