Magnolia Bark Hou Po 厚朴 Dried Herbal Slices 100g Bottle Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Magnolia Bark, known in TCM as Hou Po (厚朴), is the dried stem bark of Magnolia officinalis. This 100g bottled lot consists of dried bark pieces prepared by air-drying. In TCM theory, Hou Po is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels. It is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas. As a raw agricultural product, it is intended for traditional herbal preparation rather than direct consumption.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hou Po (厚朴) dried Magnolia officinalis stem bark in a 100g bottle
• Prepared by traditional air-drying with no further processing
• Acrid, bitter, and warm herb in TCM theory, entering the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels
• Suitable for home decoction and traditional herbal formulas
• Sold as a raw agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried bark pieces typically appear brownish with a rough outer surface and fibrous inner texture. They typically carry a distinct aromatic, slightly pungent aroma, and decocted liquid traditionally tastes bitter and acrid with a warming character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions at home
• Added to multi-herb TCM formulas prepared by decoction
• Used in seasonal herbal cooking and soup preparation following traditional recipes
• Stored as a household raw herb for daily traditional wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Hou Po is traditionally used to move qi and resolve dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Ping Wei San, often paired with herbs like Cang Zhu and Chen Pi. It is traditionally prepared by decocting the dried bark with other herbs, and it is also a common ingredient in household herbal soups and seasonal formulas during damp or humid weather.

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