Dried Phellodendron Bark Huang Bai 500g Sichuan Source Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Phellodendron Bark, known in TCM as Huang Bai (黄柏), from Phellodendron chinense or related Phellodendron species, supplied as cut bark pieces. In TCM theory Huang Bai is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with the Kidney, Bladder, and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, washes, and herbal formulas. This is a raw culinary-grade botanical for traditional preparation, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Bai 黄柏 dried bark pieces from mature trees
• Botanical source Phellodendron, a classic TCM bitter-cold bark herb
• Cut and dried form suitable for decoction, tea-style simmering, or external wash
• 500g value pack of selected new-crop bark
• Traditionally paired with Cang Zhu as in Er Miao San or used in clearing-heat formulas

Quality & Sensory

The bark pieces typically appear flat or slightly curved with a yellowish inner surface and rough brownish outer cork. Texture is hard and fibrous. The aroma is faintly characteristic, and a decoction typically tastes distinctly bitter with a cooling character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepare as a bitter herbal tea-style infusion with other herbs
• Use in external washes or foot soaks following traditional practice
• Incorporate into classic TCM formulas such as Er Miao San with Cang Zhu

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Huang Bai is traditionally regarded as a bitter-cold bark that clears heat and drains dampness, and it is traditionally associated with damp-heat patterns affecting the lower body. It is a component of classic formulas such as Er Miao San, San Miao Wan, and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. Traditionally prepared by decoction, or used externally as a wash for skin comfort.

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