Dried Moutan Bark Dan Pi 500g Bulk Chinese Herb Mu Dan Pi Root Decoction Pieces

Dried Moutan Bark, known in TCM as Dan Pi (丹皮) or Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮), from Paeonia suffruticosa root bark. These dried bark pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with cooling properties and blood-level activity in TCM theory. Sourced from Anhui and supplied as raw decoction pieces for herbal formulas, decoctions, and culinary use. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and pests.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dan Pi (丹皮) dried root bark from Paeonia suffruticosa
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized region for Chinese medicinal herbs
• Traditional TCM ingredient valued for cooling and blood-moving properties
• Supplied as whole dried bark pieces suitable for decoction and formulas
• Bulk wholesale format with 500g per bag and 24-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 acrid, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, pungent taste with a mild cooling aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to multi-herb TCM formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal soups under practitioner guidance
• Incorporate into culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Moutan Bark is traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and invigorating blood circulation. It is a familiar component of classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is often paired with herbs like Rehmannia and Gardenia. Traditionally prepared by simmering the bark pieces in decoctions or adding to herbal soups.

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