Huang Bai Phellodendron Bark Powder 500g Sulfur-Free Dried Sichuan Herb for Decoction and External Use

Phellodendron Bark Powder, known in TCM as Huang Bai (黄柏), from Phellodendron chinense. This fine ground powder is made from dried bark of the phellodendron tree, naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free. In TCM theory Huang Bai is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat. It is commonly used in decoctions, powders, and external herbal applications. Store sealed at room temperature away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Bai (黄柏) bark powder sourced from Sichuan, a recognized producing region
• Made from Phellodendron chinense bark, naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Fine powder form suitable for decoction blending, formula powders, and external pastes
• In TCM theory bitter and cold, traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat
• Sold as a 500g food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically yellow to yellowish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It has a characteristic bitter aroma, and its taste is distinctly bitter, as expected of Huang Bai. Color and fineness may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into decoction powders or blended into customized herbal formulas
• Simmered with other herbs in traditional decoctions
• Mixed into external pastes or washes for topical herbal applications
• Used by herbal shops and practitioners for formula preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Huang Bai is classified as bitter and cold and traditionally enters the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. It has long been used in classical formulas for patterns of damp-heat, often paired with herbs such as Cang Zhu in Er Miao San. Traditionally it is also applied externally in washes and pastes. Preparation typically involves decoction or fine powder blending.

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