Qin Pi Chinese Ash Bark Dried Fraxinus Bark Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient 500g

Qin Pi (秦皮), also called Ku Liu Pi or La Shu Pi, is the dried bark of Fraxinus rhynchophylla and related ash species, a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with the Liver, Large Intestine, and Gallbladder channels. Supplied as dried bark pieces for decoction, soup, or external wash preparation, it should be used under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qin Pi 秦皮 dried bark, a long-established TCM raw herb
• Botanical source Fraxinus rhynchophylla and related ash species
• Bitter and cold in TCM nature, traditionally linked to Liver and Large Intestine channels
• Supplied as cut dried bark pieces, easy to weigh and decoct
• 500g pack suited to decoction, soup, and external wash preparation

Quality & Sensory

Dried Qin Pi bark typically appears as curled or semi-tubular strips with a grayish-brown to yellowish-green outer surface and a fibrous fracture. It has a faint characteristic aroma and a distinctly bitter taste when decocted, with a pale yellowish infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup preparations following practitioner guidance
• Prepared as an external wash or sitz bath in folk practice
• Combined with other TCM herbs in classical formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qin Pi is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Huang Lian or Bai Tou Weng in classical formulas. It has also been used externally in folk herbalism as a wash for the eyes and skin. Traditionally it is associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it is commonly sourced by herbal shops for formula dispensing and seasonal decoction use.

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