Mudan Peony Root Bark Moutan Cortex Dried Slices for Tea and Decoction 150g 400g

Dried Peony Root Bark, known in TCM as Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮), from Paeonia suffruticosa root bark. These selected slices are naturally sun-dried and core-removed, a traditional decoction piece valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and pungent in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮) peony root bark from Bozhou, Anhui
• Botanical source Paeonia suffruticosa, dried root bark slices
• Core-removed whole slices with natural sun-drying and no sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and cooling herbal teas
• Available in 150g and 400g packs for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to reddish-brown bark slices with a slightly curled, fibrous texture and faint characteristic aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically shows a pale tone with a mildly bitter, astringent taste typical of moutan cortex.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a single-herb decoction or add to compound formulas
• Steep with other cooling herbs for a traditional herbal tea
• Combine with Rehmannia and other TCM herbs in classic decoctions
• Use in seasonal herbal soups prepared under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Dan Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and invigorating blood circulation. It is a classic component of formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is often paired with Sheng Di Huang and Zhi Mu in heat-clearing decoctions. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water for tea or decoction.

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