Qin Pi Chinese Ash Bark 500g Dried Sliced Fraxinus Rhynchophylla Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Qin Pi (秦皮), also called Qin Bai Pi or Cen Pi, is the dried bark of Fraxinus rhynchophylla and related ash species, supplied as cut slices for decoction. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with the liver, large intestine, and gallbladder channels. This raw botanical is intended for traditional herbal preparation and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qin Pi (秦皮) dried bark slices, a classic raw herb in the Chinese materia medica
• Botanical source Fraxinus rhynchophylla and related ash species, known as ash or wax tree bark
• Bitter and cold in TCM theory, traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat
• Carefully cut slices that are convenient for decoction and herbal formulas
• Supplied as a 500g pack of dried Chinese medicinal bark

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown outer surface with a paler inner bark and a hard, fibrous texture. The aroma is typically faint and slightly astringent, and a decoction prepared from the slices typically tastes bitter with a mild astringent note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
• Prepared as a mild external wash in folk practice
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qin Pi is traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness, and it has long been paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai in classical heat-clearing formulas. Folk herbalism also records its use in external washes for the eyes and skin. It is most often prepared by simmering the slices in water, and it is traditionally regarded as a cool herb best suited to heat patterns rather than cold or deficient constitutions.

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