Wild Bai Yao Zi Dried Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction Use

Bai Yao Zi (白药子) is the dried root tuber of Stephania, traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. Known by folk names such as Bai Yao Zhi, Di Bu Rong, Shan Wu Gui, and Jin Xian Diao Wu Gui, this wild-harvested root is sun-dried into slices for decoction. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the throat and stomach channels. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Bai Yao Zi root tuber, a classic herb in traditional Chinese medicine
• Known by folk names including Bai Yao Zhi, Di Bu Rong, Shan Wu Gui, and Jin Xian Diao Wu Gui
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the root
• Pre-packaged 500g lot suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices typically show a pale yellowish-white to grayish-white cut surface with a firm, starchy texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal formulas prepared by a practitioner
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use
• Used in folk-style slow-cooked herbal soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Yao Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and cooling the blood, and it has historically appeared in folk formulas for sore throat and heat-related discomfort. It is typically prepared by decoction, often combined with other cooling herbs according to practitioner guidance. Traditional texts also record external applications of the powdered root in folk practice.

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