白芷 (báizhǐ) · Dahurian angelica (Angelica dahurica)

Measure Word

一片白芷 piàn

Meanings

1 Dahurian angelica (Angelica dahurica)
2 the dried root of Dahurian angelica, used as a spice and in TCM

About the ingredient

调料 Seasonings

Dried slices of the root of Dahurian angelica, with a strong aromatic smell and a pungent taste. A slice or two goes into braised meats and mutton soup to cover gamey smells; too much makes the dish bitter.

Used in 1 dish

道口烧鸡 Dàokǒu shāojī

Characters

fragrant herb (classical)

Examples

HSK 7-9

白芷是常用的中药材。

Báizhǐ shì chángyòng de zhōngyào cái.

Dahurian angelica is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb.

HSK 7-9

卤水里加几片白芷会更香。

Lǔ shuǐ lǐ jiā jǐ piàn báizhǐ huì gèng xiāng.

Adding a few slices of báizhǐ to the braising liquid makes it more fragrant.

Tips

culture

TCM staple - prescribed for headaches, sinus congestion, and toothache, and a regular ingredient in 卤味 (braised meats) and 火锅 spice mixes for its warm, slightly sweet aroma.

memory

白 ('white') describes the pale color of the root; 芷 is the classical name for fragrant marsh herbs (it appears in 《楚辞》).