Dried Moutan Bark Dan Mu Dan Pi 1000g Bag TCM Herbal Ingredient for Cooking and Decoction

Dried Moutan Bark, known in TCM as Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮), from Paeonia suffruticosa root bark. This whole-form decoction piece is sourced from Anhui and supplied as an unprocessed edible agricultural product. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a cold nature and bitter, pungent flavor. Commonly used in herbal cooking and decoctions, it should be stored sealed in a cool dry place and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Moutan Bark root bark in its natural unprocessed form
• Identified as Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮) from Paeonia suffruticosa
• Sourced from Anhui province with origin-direct supply
• Suitable for culinary preparation and traditional decoction use
• Supplied in a 1000g sealed bag with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to reddish-brown bark pieces with a slightly curled, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically faint and slightly pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a mild bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup recipes during cooking
• Used in culinary preparations with other botanicals
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal food dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Dan Pi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar component of classic herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Rehmannia root. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood in TCM theory. Home users commonly simmer it with other roots and barks in soups or decoctions, particularly in warmer seasons.

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