Dried Dictamnus Root Bark Bai Xian Pi 白鲜皮 TCM Herb 500g

Dried Dictamnus Root Bark, known in TCM as Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮), from Dictamnus dasycarpus. This listing offers dried root bark in its natural whole form, sourced from Jilin and carefully dried. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat. Sold as a raw botanical for decoction or external herbal preparation, it is a food-grade agricultural product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Xian Pi 白鲜皮 dried root bark from Dictamnus dasycarpus
• Sourced from Jilin province and thoroughly dried for storage
• Core-extracted bark with a high proportion of root core removed
• Whole natural form suitable for decoction or external herbal use
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown bark pieces with a slightly curled, papery texture and faint aromatic odor. Decocted liquid is traditionally described as light yellow with a bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Prepared as an external wash or herbal soak
• Used by herbal practitioners in custom preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Xian Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it has long appeared in formulas for skin-related patterns. Traditionally it is decocted with other herbs or used externally as a wash. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Ku Shen (苦参) in classical damp-heat preparations.

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