Qin Pi Chinese Ash Bark Dried Fraxinus Rhynchophylla Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces 1 Jin 500g

Qin Pi (秦皮), also called Ku Liu Pi or La Shu Pi, is the dried stem bark of Fraxinus rhynchophylla and related ash species. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with the Liver, Large Intestine, and Gallbladder channels. These sun-dried bark pieces are supplied as a raw edible agricultural product for decoction and external washes, to be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qin Pi (秦皮) dried ash bark, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Fraxinus rhynchophylla, bark harvested and sun-dried
• Bitter cold nature traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat
• Loose bulk form suitable for decoction pieces and external washes
• Sold by the jin as a raw edible agricultural product from China

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark appears as curled or grooved strips with a grayish-brown to dark greenish outer surface and a yellowish-brown inner side. The texture is hard and brittle, the aroma is faintly herbal, and a decoction typically tastes distinctly bitter with a slightly astringent finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Prepared as a bitter herbal wash for external use
• Combined with other TCM herbs in practitioner-guided formulas
• Stored as a bulk pantry botanical for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qin Pi is traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness, and it has long been paired with herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai in classic heat-clearing formulas. It is also traditionally applied externally as a wash for eye discomfort associated with heat. Preparation typically involves decocting the bark, and use is traditionally guided by a practitioner according to individual constitution.

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