Wild Di Gu Pi Dried Lycium Root Bark 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb

Wild Di Gu Pi (地骨皮), the dried root bark of Lycium chinense, is a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and cooling the blood. These dried bark strips are sun-dried and prepackaged, suitable for decoction, herbal tea, or soup preparation under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic wild-harvested Di Gu Pi root bark, a traditional TCM herb
• Botanical source Lycium chinense, the Chinese wolfberry root
• Sun-dried and carefully processed into clean bark strips
• Traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and cooling the blood in TCM
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, herbal teas, and soup blends

Quality & Sensory

The dried bark typically appears in loose, curled strips or quills with a pale yellowish-brown outer surface and lighter inner layer. Texture is dry, light, and slightly brittle with a fibrous break. Aroma is faint and herbaceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a mild, slightly sweet, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Add to soup packs with other tonic herbs
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal congee recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Di Gu Pi is traditionally used in decoctions for patterns of yin deficiency with heat, and it appears in classical formulas such as Di Gu Pi San. It is commonly paired with herbs like Yin Chai Hu and Sang Bai Pi. Folk practice also uses it as a light summer tea or simmered with lean pork in nourishing soups.

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