Korean Atractylodes Root | White Bai Zhu Slices | 5.25 oz
Kosbee Korean Atractylodes Root is cleaned, dried white atractylodes — bai zhu (백출, Atractylodes japonica) — grown in Korea, washed and sliced, with no additives and no sulfur bleaching, ready to simmer into a woody, earthy, mild tea.
Cheaper imported bai zhu is sometimes sulfur-bleached, which can leave a sour, chemical smell. Kosbee's is unbleached, so it keeps a clean, natural earthy-woody aroma — and it's pre-sliced, not a bag of broken bits and dust. Each resealable pouch holds 5.25 oz (150 g).
Atractylodes — bai zhu, or baekchul — has been one of the most basic, treasured roots in East Asian tea and herbal cooking for centuries, valued for its clean, earthy, woody character. Kosbee grows it in Korea and processes it without sulfur bleaching, then slices it clean, so you brew a pure, honest cup.
Unbleached Korean Root, No Sulfur Smell
The most common complaint about bai zhu is a sour, chemical smell from sulfur bleaching used on some imports. Kosbee's root is never sulfur-bleached, so what you smell is clean and earthy — the way the root actually is.
It is a Product of Korea, washed clean and pre-sliced, so there's no scrubbing dusty whole root at home.
What's in the Pouch
- 100% Korean Atractylodes Root (Bai Zhu / 백출, Atractylodes japonica)
- Pure dried root grown in Korea, washed clean, with no additives.
- Unbleached, No Sulfur Smell
- No sulfur bleaching — so it keeps a clean, natural earthy-woody aroma, not a sour chemical smell.
- Sliced, Not Crushed
- Cleaned and cut to an even thickness, so it brews evenly — not a bag of broken bits and dust.
- Caffeine-Free, Clean Label
- 0 g sugar and no caffeine — clean, single-ingredient Korean root, just sliced and dried.
The 5.25 oz (150 g) pouch makes about 15 servings (1/4 cup / 10 g each).
How to Brew Korean Atractylodes Root
Rinse 0.35 oz (about 10 g) of slices, add to 1 to 1.5 quarts (1 to 1.5 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 40 minutes or more. It has a woody, earthy, mild flavor.
For a warmer, rounder cup, simmer it with Kosbee licorice or a few slices of fresh ginger.
The root is firm, so don't chew it — simmer it for tea, then strain it out and discard the slices.
How to Enjoy It Safely
It has a dry, woody character, so enjoy it in moderation and start with a lighter brew if you tend toward dryness or a sensitive stomach.
Atractylodes is in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, so if you are allergic to ragweed or related plants, talk to your doctor before drinking it.
If you are pregnant or nursing, or take prescription medication, talk to your doctor before drinking it regularly.
Common Questions About Bai Zhu
Is this unbleached Korean bai zhu?
Yes. Kosbee Korean Atractylodes Root is bai zhu (Atractylodes japonica) grown in Korea, cleaned and sliced with no additives and no sulfur bleaching — so it has a clean, earthy aroma, not the sour sulfur smell of some imports. It's packed in a resealable pouch and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse.
How do I make atractylodes root tea?
Rinse 0.35 oz (about 10 g) of slices, add to 1 to 1.5 quarts (1 to 1.5 liters) of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 40 minutes or more. It's woody, earthy, and mild. The root is firm, so don't chew it — drink the tea and discard the slices.
Is there anything to know before drinking it?
It has a dry, woody character, so enjoy it in moderation and start with a lighter brew if your stomach is sensitive. Don't chew the firm root — simmer it for tea and discard the slices. If you are pregnant or nursing, or take prescription medication, talk to your doctor first.
How is Korean bai zhu different from Chinese?
Cheaper imported bai zhu is sometimes sulfur-bleached, which can leave a sour, chemical smell, and often arrives broken and dusty. Kosbee uses Korean-grown root, cleaned and sliced without sulfur, so it keeps a clean, woody aroma — a Product of Korea you can see and smell the difference in.
Bring This Korean Root Home
Want clean, unbleached Korean bai zhu for a woody, earthy tea? Explore More Korean Herbs at Kosbee. Sourced by Kosbee and shipped from our New Jersey warehouse within 1 business day.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
