Dried Moutan Bark Dan Pi 500g Wild-Crafted Peony Root TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces for Cooking and Tea

Dried Moutan Bark, known in TCM as Dan Pi (丹皮), from the root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa. These decoction-grade slices are a classic cooling herb traditionally associated with clearing heat and invigorating blood. In TCM theory, Dan Pi is bitter and slightly cold, entering the heart, liver, and kidney channels. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and culinary herbal preparations under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Moutan Bark, the root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa
• Known in TCM as Dan Pi (丹皮), a classic cooling blood-moving herb
• Decoction-piece form, ready for soups, teas, and herbal cooking
• Traditionally used in formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
• Sourced from mainland China and packed for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale reddish-brown to grayish bark pieces with a slightly curled, brittle texture. The aroma is faintly aromatic and characteristic, and decocted liquid typically carries a mildly bitter, acrid taste with a cooling afternote.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to nourishing soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in culinary herbal preparations and congee
• Brew as a light herbal tea with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Pi is traditionally used to clear heat and cool the blood, and is often paired with herbs such as Zhi Mu, Sheng Di Huang, and Shan Zhu Yu. It appears in classic formulas like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to seasonal soups. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

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