Hou Po Magnolia Bark Bulk Dried Sichuan Houpo Sichuan 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Magnolia Bark, known in TCM as Hou Po (厚朴), is the dried stem bark of Magnolia officinalis, traditionally sourced from Sichuan and often called Chuan Po. This loose bulk herb consists of sun-dried bark pieces, sometimes valued as Zi You Hou Po Pi for its aromatic, oily quality. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels. It is commonly used in decoctions and formulas; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient bulk herb: dried Magnolia officinalis stem bark, sold loose by weight
• Sichuan origin material, traditionally known as Chuan Po or Zi You Hou Po Pi
• Sun-dried processing preserves the bark's natural aromatic and oily character
• In TCM theory Hou Po is acrid, bitter, and warm, entering spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels
• Suited for herbal decoctions, classical formulas, and traditional wellness preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark pieces show brownish-gray outer surfaces with darker inner bark, a firm yet slightly flexible texture, and a distinct aromatic, slightly acrid aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm, pungent, mildly bitter taste characteristic of quality Hou Po.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to classical TCM formulas prepared at home
• Combine with other herbs in soup or congee recipes under practitioner guidance
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations during damp or humid weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hou Po is traditionally used to move qi and resolve dampness, and it appears in classical formulas such as Ping Wei San and Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang. It is traditionally paired with herbs like Cang Zhu and Chen Pi in dampness-resolving decoctions. Traditionally, the bark is sliced and simmered in water or added to herbal soups, often during humid seasons.

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