Bai Xian Pi Dried White Fresh Bark 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Densefruit Pittany Root Bark, known in TCM as Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮), from Dictamnus dasycarpus. This listing offers dried root bark pieces, a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for clearing damp-heat. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, associated with the Spleen, Stomach, and Bladder channels. Traditionally prepared in decoctions or used externally under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮) dried root bark, a recognized traditional Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Dictamnus dasycarpus, carefully selected bark pieces
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing damp-heat and relieving itching
• Nitrogen-flush processed and sealed for freshness with a 12-month shelf life
• Convenient 500g bulk bag suitable for decoction pieces or external herbal washes

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark pieces appear in curled or tubular segments with a light grayish-white to yellowish outer surface and whitish inner layer. Texture is firm and slightly brittle with a characteristic faint aroma; decocted liquid typically tastes bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions following practitioner guidance
• Boiled for external herbal washes or compresses in folk practice
• Incorporated into customized herbal formulas by TCM practitioners
• Stored as a pantry staple raw herb for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Xian Pi is traditionally used to clear heat and resolve dampness, and it is traditionally associated with supporting skin comfort and easing itching. It commonly appears in decoctions and external washes, often paired with herbs such as Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens) or Di Fu Zi in traditional formulas. Use should follow professional guidance.

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