Bai-Zhu Atractylodes / White Atractylodes Organic (Slice)- Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma - Bai Zhu - Organic Grade

From China

A daisy, of all things. White atractylodes is one of the small group of roots Chinese herbalists reach for constantly, and it belongs to the daisy family - a surprise the first time you learn it. Most of the good material comes from the eastern provinces around Zhejiang.

Chinese practice keeps it strictly apart from its close relative cang zhu, grey atractylodes, and treats the two as different herbs with different characters. The sliced root is pale, dense and marbled, and the smell is unusually strong for something that plays such a quiet part in a formula - warm, sweet, a little musty.

How it is used: simmered into decoctions and soups, almost always with other roots rather than on its own. Bittersweet and aromatic.

Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma – Bai Zhu  – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma

Common Names: Bai Zhu / White Atractylodes / 白术 / 白朮

Grade: Organic Grade

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Bai Zhu is a time-honored botanical widely featured in traditional East Asian herbal kitchens and classical decoction practices.

Known for its warm, earthy aroma and mild, woody flavor, Bai Zhu is traditionally included in slow-simmered teas, soups, and heritage-style blends.

Our Organic Grade Bai Zhu is carefully sliced and naturally dried without sulfur or chemical additives, preserving its natural color, aroma, and clean food-grade integrity suitable for traditional preparations.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 6–12 g in water for 20–30 minutes.

• Commonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classical decoction recipes.

Soups & Broths

• Add slices to slow-simmered soups, congee, or broths for a warm, grounding note.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Often combined with botanicals such as Fu Ling, Dang Shen, or Chen Pi in traditional kitchen preparations.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Organic Grade

• Free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives

• Naturally dried and sliced

• Clean, food-grade botanical

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bai Zhu is highlighted in classical herbal texts and long-standing decoction traditions, where it is frequently included in seasonal soups, heritage blends, and slow-simmered preparations, contributing a warm, grounding, harmonizing presence within traditional frameworks.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.