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Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g

Name: Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g
SKU: C1688-858229164722
Availability: InStock

Price range: $15.63 through $19.51

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Description

Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus), also known as Densefruit Pittany Root-bark and called Bái Xiǎn Pí (白鲜皮) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried root bark of a bitter, cold-natured herb long revered in Chinese herbal practice. For centuries it has been prized as a heat-clearing, dampness-drying, and wind-dispelling herb, traditionally used to address skin irritations, damp-heat conditions, and restless internal wind. Its nature is bitter and cold, entering the Spleen, Stomach, and Bladder channels, making it a focused herb for clearing damp-heat and calming the skin.

Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional heat-clearing and dampness-drying herb
Dried root bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus
Sourced from Inner Mongolia
New-crop, oven-dried for quality
500g bulk pack for decoction and external use

Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully oven-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, layered bark texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the bark yields a bitter, slightly astringent infusion with a dry, woody character. The slices are clean, evenly cut, and free of visible debris, reflecting careful selection and processing.

Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Root Bark Slices
Common Name	Bai Xian Pi
Botanical Name	Dictamnus dasycarpus
Origin	Inner Mongolia
Net Weight	500g
Processing	Oven-Dried

Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Herbal decoction and tea blends
Traditional skin-care washes and soaks
Soup and medicinal food packs
Herbal foot soak blends
Bulk supply for herbal practitioners

Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Xian Pi is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs for internal use, and is also commonly simmered for external washes and soaks. It appears in traditional formulas for damp-heat skin conditions, often paired with herbs like Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens), Huang Bai (Phellodendron), and Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia). In daily wellness routines, it is added to foot soak blends and herbal bath preparations, placing this bitter, cooling herb back into household herbal care.

Bai Xian Pi (Dictamnus dasycarpus) — Dried Cortex Root Bark Slices, 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Bai Xian Pi?

A: Bai Xian Pi is the common Chinese name for the dried root bark of Dictamnus dasycarpus, also called Densefruit Pittany Root-bark. It is a traditional Chinese herb used in decoctions and external washes.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai Xian Pi?

A: In traditional Chinese herbal culture, Bai Xian Pi is associated with clearing heat, drying dampness, and dispelling wind. It is traditionally used in formulas for damp-heat skin conditions and is also applied externally in washes and soaks.

Q: How do I use dried Bai Xian Pi?

A: Rinse the bark and simmer it in water for decoction, or add it to a foot soak or herbal wash blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and intended use.