{"product_id":"white-peony-root-paeoniae-alba-radix-bai-shao-organic","title":"White Peony Root - Paeoniae alba Radix - Bai Shao - Organic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe flower that ranked second to the king.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBai shao\u003c\/i\u003e is the root of the herbaceous peony, which Chinese tradition ranked as the flower of the prime minister - below only the tree peony, the flower of the king. The blossom is the famous part of the plant. The root is the useful one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is peeled and boiled before drying, and that is what turns it pale and gives the herb its name. Chinese herbalists separate it sharply from red peony, which is the same genus left unpeeled and treated as a different herb entirely. White peony runs through the classical formulas as a partner rather than a lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e the pale discs are simmered into a decoction with other roots, most often with licorice. Sour, with a bitter edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhite Peony Root – Paeoniae Alba Radix – Bai Shao – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003ePaeoniae alba Radix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e White Peony Root \/ Bai Shao \/ 白芍 \/ 白芍藥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"82\" width=\"82\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\"\u003e      \u003cimg height=\"70\" width=\"145\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWhite Peony Root, known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e featured for centuries in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian decoctions, teas, and heritage-style blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eRecognized for its \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esmooth texture, mild aroma, and subtly earthy flavor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Bai Shao is a \u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estaple ingredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in many traditional kitchen-based preparations and slow-simmered herbal recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade Bai Shao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is carefully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esliced and naturally dried without sulfur or chemical additives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean color, gentle aroma, and food-grade purity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e suitable for traditional preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly combined with other traditional botanicals in classical decoction practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, congee, or broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a soft, mellow herbal character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften paired with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDang Gui\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChuan Xiong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional herbal kitchen recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried and sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bai Shao appears throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical herbal texts and long-standing decoction traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, where it is frequently included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal soups, heritage blends, and balanced traditional preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, contributing a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eharmonizing and grounding presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448555157,"sku":"CS-4B18O-4oz","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448587925,"sku":"CS-4B18O","price":28.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Bai_Shao_Premium.jpg?v=1786411095","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/white-peony-root-paeoniae-alba-radix-bai-shao-organic","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}