Moutan Bark 500g Mu Dan Pi Dried Peony Root Bark TCM Herbal Decoction Slices

Moutan Bark, known in TCM as Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮), is the dried root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa. These core-removed slices are traditionally associated with cooling properties and entering the heart, liver, and kidney channels. In TCM theory, its nature is slightly cold with a bitter and pungent flavor. Commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it should be prepared and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried root bark slices of Paeonia suffruticosa, a classic TCM botanical
• Core-removed processing, a traditional preparation for Mu Dan Pi
• Traditionally associated with cooling and blood-invigorating properties in TCM theory
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized region for peony root bark
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to reddish-brown in color with a slightly rough, flaky texture. The aroma is characteristically faint and distinctive, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other botanicals in TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations by experienced cooks
• Incorporated into traditional wellness routines under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Dan Pi is traditionally used in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, often paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang and Shan Zhu Yu. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and invigorating blood circulation. Traditionally prepared by simmering in decoctions, it has long been valued in seasonal and constitutional herbal blends.

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