Magnolia Bark Hou Po 厚朴 Powder 500g Dried Herbal Powder for Decoction and Tea

Magnolia Bark Powder, known in TCM as Hou Po (厚朴), from the dried stem bark of Magnolia officinalis. This finely ground powder is prepared from peeled, oil-rich bark blocks that are fully dried. In TCM theory, Hou Po is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, powders, and custom herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hou Po (厚朴) ground from dried Magnolia officinalis stem bark
• Peeled purple-oil bark blocks selected for rich oil content and full dryness
• Finely milled powder suitable for decoctions and custom formula blending
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized traditional growing region for this herb
• Available in bulk with custom grinding and formula powder service on request

Quality & Sensory

The powder typically appears brownish with a fine, dry texture and a characteristic pungent, slightly bitter aroma from the aromatic bark oils. When decocted, it typically yields a warm, bitter, and faintly spicy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into custom formula powders
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hou Po is traditionally used to move qi, dry dampness, and resolve stagnation, and it appears in classic 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 simmered in decoctions or ground into powder for inclusion in blended formulas.

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