White Peony Root Slices Bai Shao 500g Dried Hang Bai Shao TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces

White Peony Root Slices, known in TCM as Bai Shao (白芍), from Paeonia lactiflora. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal material, traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and softening the liver in TCM theory. Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free, they are suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Store at room temperature and use as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hang Bai Shao white peony root slices from Zhejiang
• Botanical source Paeonia lactiflora with Chinese name Bai Shao 白芍
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free processing
• Small-cut slices convenient for decoctions and soups
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish blood and calm liver yang

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with a firm, dense texture and clean, slightly herbal aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mild, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to nourishing soups with other TCM herbs
• Brew as a simple herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in congee or culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Shao is traditionally associated with nourishing the blood, regulating menstruation, and softening the liver to relieve pain. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang and is often paired with Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Shu Di Huang. Traditionally prepared by simmering in decoctions or adding to soups, it is also used in seasonal wellness cooking.

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