Premium Wild Catalpa Root Bark Zi Bai Pi Dried Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Catalpa Root Bark, known in TCM as Zi Bai Pi (梓白皮), from Catalpa ovata. This wild-harvested bark is stripped from the root and trunk, then air-dried. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness. Store frozen to preserve freshness and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Catalpa bark, a classic but uncommon TCM herb
• Botanical source: Catalpa ovata, bark of root and trunk
• Known in TCM as Zi Bai Pi (梓白皮), traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness
• Air-dried processing preserves the natural character of the bark
• Supplied as pre-packaged 500g dried herb pieces

Quality & Sensory

The bark pieces typically appear grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a fibrous, layered texture. The aroma is typically mild and slightly woody, and decocted liquid typically carries a faintly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted as a traditional herbal decoction
• Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
• Used in external washes in folk herbal practice
• Stored frozen for long-term herbal pantry keeping

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Zi Bai Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it appears in classical texts for skin conditions and jaundice-type patterns in external washes or decoctions. Folk practice has also used the bark boiled for topical rinses. It is an uncommon herb, so pairing and preparation are best guided by a qualified practitioner.

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