Dried Pomegranate Peel Shi Liu Pi 250g Sun-Dried Herbal Tea Decoction Pieces

Dried Pomegranate Peel, known in TCM as Shi Liu Pi (石榴皮), from the rind of Punica granatum. These sun-dried peel pieces are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient, typically described as sour, astringent, and slightly warm. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with the lung, large intestine, and stomach channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a tea, and can also be ground into powder. Not for use during pregnancy.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried pomegranate peel pieces prepared from the fruit rind of Punica granatum
• Known in TCM as Shi Liu Pi (石榴皮), a classic astringent herbal ingredient
• Traditionally described as sour and astringent with slightly warm properties
• Suitable for simmering decoctions, steeping herbal tea, or grinding into powder
• Packaged in a 250g canister with a 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

The dried peel typically shows brownish to reddish-brown pieces with a rough, leathery texture. It carries a mild, slightly astringent aroma, and when simmered or steeped it typically yields a light amber infusion with a tart, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a warm astringent herbal tea
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal blending
• Add to seasonal herbal formulas prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shi Liu Pi is traditionally valued for its astringent nature and is a common ingredient in home-style decoctions, often simmered alone or combined with other herbs according to traditional formulas. It has also been used in folk practice for seasonal herbal teas and as a powdered ingredient. Preparation traditionally involves simmering the dried peel in water; consult a qualified practitioner for guidance on traditional pairings.

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