Dried Pomegranate Peel Shi Liu Pi 250g x 2 Jars Sun Dried Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Pomegranate Peel, known in TCM as Shi Liu Pi (石榴皮), from the rind of Punica granatum. These sun-dried peel pieces are a classic raw herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their astringent nature. In TCM theory, Shi Liu Pi is sour, astringent, and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the lung, large intestine, and stomach channels. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional preparations; not for use during pregnancy.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried pomegranate peel rind prepared as a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source is Punica granatum, known in TCM as Shi Liu Pi
• Sun-dried whole peel pieces with no further processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its sour and astringent character
• Packaged as two 250g jars, ideal for tea, decoction, and culinary herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The dried peel typically appears in irregular reddish-brown to yellowish-brown pieces with a rough, leathery texture. It carries a mild, slightly astringent aroma, and when simmered or steeped it typically yields a light amber infusion with a tart, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild astringent herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup or congee preparations
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes calling for pomegranate rind

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shi Liu Pi is traditionally used in decoctions and is often simmered alone or combined with other astringent herbs. It has long been a folk ingredient for seasonal wellness preparations and is sometimes included in traditional formulas emphasizing consolidation and astringency. The peel may also be decocted for external washes in folk practice. Pregnant women should not use this product.

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