Elm Bark Yu Bai Pi Dried Inner Bark Natural Thickening Herb for Hair Rinse and Decoction 100g
$7.59 – $12.15Price range: $7.59 through $12.15
Description
Elm Bark, known in TCM as Yu Bai Pi (榆白皮), is the dried inner bark of Ulmus pumila or related elm species. Traditionally valued for its moistening nature, this inner bark is prized for the natural mucilage it releases when simmered, producing a slippery, gel-like texture. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature. Commonly used in traditional hair rinses, decoctions, and herbal preparations.


Key Selling Points
- Dried inner bark of elm, known in TCM as Yu Bai Pi (榆白皮)
- Naturally rich in mucilage, releasing a slippery gel when simmered or soaked
- Traditionally used in herbal hair rinses for its moistening and thickening properties
- Carefully dried inner bark strips from mature elm trees
- Versatile raw botanical for decoctions, external rinses, and traditional preparations


Quality & Sensory
Typically pale to light brown in color with thin, papery strips or curled pieces. The texture is dry and slightly fibrous. When simmered or soaked in warm water, it typically releases a clear, slippery, gel-like liquid with a mild, faintly sweet aroma and neutral taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 榆白皮 |
| Pinyin | Yu Bai Pi |
| Botanical Name | Ulmus pumila |
| Plant Part | Inner Bark |
| Net Weight | 100 g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer to create a natural mucilaginous liquid for traditional hair rinses
- Boil into herbal decoctions in traditional practice
- Use as a natural thickening agent in traditional herbal preparations
- Combine with other botanicals for external washes

Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, elm inner bark has long been used for its moistening and slippery qualities. It was traditionally simmered to extract mucilage for external hair and skin washes, and occasionally included in decoctions. Folk herbalists valued it as a natural thickener and soothing agent in washes and rinses, particularly during seasonal cleansing routines.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried elm inner bark, known in TCM as Yu Bai Pi (榆白皮), from the elm tree. It is a raw botanical supplied in dried strips.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: Traditionally it is valued for its natural mucilage, which produces a slippery, gel-like liquid when simmered. It has been used in folk practice for moistening hair rinses and external washes.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered or soaked in warm water to release its natural gel-like mucilage. The resulting liquid is commonly used as a traditional hair rinse or herbal wash.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | old elm inner bark 0 5kg glue thickening, half a pound of inner bark of old elm tree to produce glue and thicken, old elm inner bark 1 0kg glue thickening, 100 grams of inner bark of old elm tree to release glue and thicken |
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