Huang Bai Phellodendron Bark 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Phellodendron Bark, known in TCM as Huang Bai (黄柏), from Phellodendron chinense, supplied as bark pieces with or without outer bark. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external washes. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM bark herb supplied as dried Huang Bai pieces
• Botanical source Phellodendron chinense, a traditional Chinese medicinal bark
• Nitrogen-flush processing helps preserve aroma and quality
• 500g bag suited to decoction, soup, and external wash preparation
• Bitter cold herb traditionally used in clearing-heat formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellowish-brown bark pieces with a fibrous, layered texture and a faint aromatic scent. The surface may show fine longitudinal wrinkles, and decocted liquid typically takes on a pale yellow tone with a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Added to herbal soup packs in small amounts
• Prepared as an external wash or compress in traditional practice
• Used in foot soak blends alongside other bitter herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Huang Bai is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Er Miao San and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. Traditionally paired with Cang Zhu, Zhi Mu, or Rehmannia, it is also used externally in washes for skin comfort. Commonly simmered in decoctions or added to seasonal herbal soups.

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