Dried Dictamnus Root Bark Bai Xian Pi 白鲜皮 Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Loose Bulk

Dried Dictamnus Root Bark, known in TCM as Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮), from Dictamnus dasycarpus. This bulk herb consists of the dried root bark, sun-dried in the traditional manner. 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 preparations, it is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Xian Pi 白鲜皮 dried root bark from Dictamnus dasycarpus
• New-crop herb sun-dried using traditional晾晒 processing
• Bitter and cold in TCM nature, traditionally used to clear damp-heat
• Loose bulk 500g pack suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Sourced from China and sold as a raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark pieces appear curled or tubular with a grayish-white to pale yellow outer surface and whitish inner surface. Texture is light and brittle, breaking easily. The aroma is characteristically musty and slightly aromatic, with a bitter lasting taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Prepared as an external herbal wash in folk practice
• Used by herbal shops and practitioners as raw material

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Bai Xian Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it has long appeared in formulas for damp-heat patterns. Traditionally it is decocted with herbs such as Ku Shen or Cang Zhu, and in folk practice it has also been used externally as a wash. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

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