Premium Wild Catalpa Root Bark Zi Bai Pi Dried Chinese Herb 500g
Price range: $6.92 through $14.63
Description
Dried Catalpa Root Bark, known in TCM as Zi Bai Pi (梓白皮), from Catalpa ovata. This wild-harvested bark is stripped from the root and trunk, then air-dried. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness. Store frozen to preserve freshness and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.
Key Selling Points
- Wild-harvested Catalpa bark, a classic but uncommon TCM herb
- Botanical source: Catalpa ovata, bark of root and trunk
- Known in TCM as Zi Bai Pi (梓白皮), traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness
- Air-dried processing preserves the natural character of the bark
- Supplied as pre-packaged 500g dried herb pieces
Quality & Sensory
The bark pieces typically appear grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a fibrous, layered texture. The aroma is typically mild and slightly woody, and decocted liquid typically carries a faintly bitter, astringent taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese herbal bark |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 梓白皮 |
| Pinyin | Zi Bai Pi |
| Botanical Name | Catalpa ovata |
| Plant Part | Root and trunk bark |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Decocted as a traditional herbal decoction
- Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
- Used in external washes in folk herbal practice
- Stored frozen for long-term herbal pantry keeping
Traditional Uses
In TCM, Zi Bai Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it appears in classical texts for skin conditions and jaundice-type patterns in external washes or decoctions. Folk practice has also used the bark boiled for topical rinses. It is an uncommon herb, so pairing and preparation are best guided by a qualified practitioner.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of dried wild Catalpa bark, known in TCM as Zi Bai Pi (梓白皮), from Catalpa ovata.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is bitter and cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness, and used in decoctions or external washes.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically decocted with water, either alone or combined with other herbs, and has also been used boiled for topical rinses in folk practice.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Zi white skin 100g, 250 grams of white skin, Zi white skin 500g |
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