Albizia Bark He Huan Pi 合欢皮 Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction 500g Selected Grade

Dried Albizia Bark, known in TCM as He Huan Pi (合欢皮), from Albizia julibrissin. These natural sun-dried bark pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with calming the spirit and easing constrained qi. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral in nature and enters the heart, liver, and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped with other herbs, it is a traditional pantry staple for daily herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic He Huan Pi 合欢皮 dried bark from Albizia julibrissin
• Sourced from Anhui province and naturally sun-dried
• Selected grade pieces suitable for decoction pieces and herbal tea
• Traditionally used in TCM to calm the spirit and soothe the liver
• 500g resealable pack for home decoction and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark appears in curved or flat strips with a reddish-brown outer surface and lighter inner side, with a fine longitudinal texture. It has a mild, faintly astringent aroma, and when simmered it yields a light amber infusion with a subtle, slightly bitter-sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild herbal tea with other calming herbs
• Add to soup packs for seasonal home cooking
• Combine with Suan Zao Ren or Ye Jiao Teng in evening herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, He Huan Pi is traditionally associated with calming the spirit, easing the liver, and harmonizing constrained emotions. It is a common ingredient in decoctions and evening teas, often paired with Suan Zao Ren, Fu Shen, or Ye Jiao Teng. Folk herbalists have also used it in soups and congee-style preparations during seasons of restlessness or seasonal transition.

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