Magnolia Bark Hou Po 厚朴 Dried Sichuan Aged-Tree Decoction Herb 500g for Traditional Herbal Use

Magnolia Bark, known in TCM as Hou Po (厚朴), is the dried stem bark of Magnolia officinalis, traditionally sourced from mature Sichuan trees. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels. This 500g pack of dried bark pieces is suited to decoctions and herbal formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Hou Po cut from mature aged trees
• Botanical source is Magnolia officinalis dried stem bark
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical dampness and qi-regulating formulas
• Supplied as ready-to-decoct dried bark pieces in a 500g bag
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for freshness

Quality & Sensory

The bark pieces typically show brownish-gray outer surfaces with reddish-brown inner bark and a fibrous, slightly oily texture. They carry a characteristic warm, aromatic, and pungent aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a bitter, acrid, and slightly spicy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to classical TCM formulas prepared at home
• Blended with other herbs in practitioner-guided prescriptions
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hou Po is traditionally used to move qi, dry dampness, and resolve stagnation, and it appears in classical formulas such as Ping Wei San. It is traditionally paired with herbs like Cang Zhu and Chen Pi in dampness-resolving decoctions. The bark is typically sliced or shredded and simmered in water, often added early in cooking to fully extract its aromatic constituents.

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