Albizia Bark He Huan Pi 500g Dried Albizia julibrissin Bark Slices Traditional TCM Herb

Dried Albizia Bark, known in TCM as He Huan Pi (合欢皮), from the bark of Albizia julibrissin, also called He Hun Pi (合昏皮) or Ye He Pi (夜合皮). Cut into slices for decoction use, this traditional Chinese herb is traditionally associated with calming the spirit and easing constrained qi. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Albizia julibrissin bark cut into convenient slices
• Known in TCM as He Huan Pi (合欢皮) with alternate names He Hun Pi and Ye He Pi
• Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and soothing constrained qi
• Sliced form is easy to measure, store, and decoct
• Sold as a raw botanical suitable for decoctions and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a light brown to reddish-brown outer surface with a pale inner face and a slightly fibrous, layered texture. The aroma is typically mild and faintly sweet, and the decocted liquid carries a gentle, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following practitioner guidance
• Add to traditional herbal soup preparations
• Combine with other TCM herbs in classical formulas
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes prepared by experienced users

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, He Huan Pi is traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels and is traditionally used to calm the spirit and relieve emotional constraint. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Suan Zao Ren or Fu Shen in spirit-calming formulas, and has also appeared in folk practice for external washes. Traditional texts describe use in decoctions and plasters.

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