Magnolia Bark Hou Po 厚朴 Dried Sichuan Herb 500g Traditional Decoction Pieces

Magnolia Bark, known in TCM as Hou Po (厚朴), is the dried stem bark of Magnolia officinalis, traditionally sourced from Sichuan. This unsulfured, dried bark is a classic bitter-aromatic herb valued in TCM for its warm nature and use in moving qi and resolving dampness. Traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels, it is commonly prepared in decoctions and formulas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-sourced Hou Po dried bark, a classic TCM bitter-aromatic herb
• Botanical source Magnolia officinalis, stem bark carefully dried without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi, dry dampness, and relieve food stagnation
• Selected quality bark pieces suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, soups, and traditional herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark pieces show a brownish outer surface with a darker, oily inner face and a fibrous, layered texture. The aroma is characteristically pungent and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly spicy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions with other prescribed herbs
• Add to herbal soup packs for traditional seasonal cooking
• Use in TCM formulas prepared at home under practitioner guidance
• Incorporate into classic dampness-resolving herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hou Po is a warm, bitter and pungent herb traditionally used to promote qi movement, dry dampness, and relieve stagnation from food accumulation. It is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas such as Ping Wei San and Hou Po San Wu Tang, often paired with herbs like Cang Zhu and Chen Pi. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is also used in seasonal digestive blends.

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