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 (lǔwèi, 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》).
