Dried Pomegranate Peel Shi Liu Pi 500g Pomegranate Husk Herbal Tea Decoction Pieces

Dried Pomegranate Peel, known in TCM as Shi Liu Pi (石榴皮), from the fruit husk of Punica granatum. These sun-dried peel pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their astringent nature. In TCM theory, Shi Liu Pi is sour, astringent, and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the lung, large intestine, and stomach channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as an herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM herb made from the dried husk of pomegranate fruit
• Botanical source Punica granatum with Chinese name Shi Liu Pi 石榴皮
• Sun-dried whole peel pieces suitable for decoction or infusion
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk format for home herbal preparation
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for its astringent character

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to yellowish-brown dried peel pieces with a rough, leathery texture and brittle edges. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly tart, and a simmered infusion typically tastes astringent and gently sour.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a warm pomegranate peel infusion
• Add to herbal blends prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shi Liu Pi is traditionally regarded as sour and astringent with a slightly warm nature, and it has long been used in decoctions aimed at supporting the intestines. Folk herbalists often simmer the dried peel alone or with other astringent herbs, and it is also traditionally steeped as a simple household tea. Preparation typically involves rinsing the pieces and simmering before straining.

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