Yu Shu Pi (Ulmus pumila) — Dried Elm Bark Decoction Pieces, Food Herb for Soup & Tea

Yu Shu Pi (Ulmus pumila), also known as Yu Bai Pi (榆白皮) or Elm Bark, is the dried bark of the elm tree, a traditional food herb long used in Chinese herbal wellness practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yu Bai Pi has been prized as a gentle, moistening, and soothing herb, traditionally used to support smooth fluid movement, ease dryness, and comfort the digestive and urinary systems. Its nature is sweet and neutral with a slightly cooling tendency, making it a mild yet useful herb for daily nourishment and seasonal food therapy.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb (药食同源) elm bark
• Dried Yu Bai Pi decoction pieces
• Botanical name Ulmus pumila
• Suitable for soups, teas, and congee
• 500g value pack, 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, fibrous texture, and mild woody aroma. When decocted or simmered, the bark softens and releases a gentle, subtly sweet and earthy flavor with a slightly mucilaginous mouthfeel, adding body to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Traditional decoction preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yu Bai Pi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily tonics to support moisture balance and comfort during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus seed, lily bulb, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with mild herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

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