Dried Bai Xian Pi White Fresh Root Bark 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Dictamnus Root Bark, known in TCM as Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮), from Dictamnus dasycarpus. This listing offers 500g of dried root bark pieces, a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for clearing heat and resolving dampness. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and enters the spleen, stomach, and bladder channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external washes; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Xian Pi 白鲜皮 dried root bark from China
• Botanical source Dictamnus dasycarpus, a recognized TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and dispelling dampness
• Carefully dried and cut pieces suitable for decoction or external wash
• Generous 500g pack with free shipping on one item

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-white to pale brown curled bark pieces with a slightly rough outer surface and fibrous inner texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and faintly camphor-like, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Prepare as an external wash or compress following traditional practice
• Combine with other TCM herbs in customized formulas
• Store in a cool dry place for long-term herbal pantry use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Xian Pi is traditionally used to clear heat, dry dampness, and dispel wind, and it is a common ingredient in formulas addressing damp-heat patterns. Externally, the decocted liquid has traditionally been applied as a wash. It is often paired with herbs such as Ku Shen or Cang Zhu in classical preparations.

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