Moutan Bark Mu Dan Pi 500g Dried Peony Root Slices Traditional TCM Herb

Moutan Bark, known in TCM as Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮), is the dried root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa. These dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with cooling and moving blood in TCM theory. Slightly bitter and acrid in flavor with a mildly cold nature, they are commonly used in decoctions and formulas. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮) dried root bark from Paeonia suffruticosa
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized traditional growing region for moutan
• High core-removal processing with sun-dried whole slices
• Traditionally used in TCM to cool blood and invigorate blood circulation
• 500g pack suitable for decoction pieces, formulas, and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale brownish-white to light reddish-brown slices with a slightly curled, brittle texture and faint peony-like aroma. When decocted, the taste is typically mildly bitter and acrid with a subtle cooling character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to multi-herb TCM formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Blend with other cooling herbs for seasonal herbal teas
• Use in herbal soup preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mu Dan Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling blood, and invigorating blood circulation. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is often paired with herbs like Zhi Mu or Sheng Di Huang. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in decoctions, it has long been used in seasonal wellness routines during warmer months.

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