Qin Pi Powder (Fraxinus rhynchophylla) — Dried Food Herb for Tea, Congee & Soup

Qin Pi Powder (Fraxinus rhynchophylla) is the finely milled bark of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qín Pí (秦皮). Also called Qin Bai Pi, Wax Tree Bark, or Bitter Pomegranate Bark, Qin Pi has long been prized as a bitter, cold, astringent herb used to clear damp-heat, cool the Liver, and tighten the intestines. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and cold, making it a focused yet traditional herb for drying dampness and settling the lower burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional bitter-cold food herb
• Finely milled Qin Pi bark powder
• Fraxinus rhynchophylla
• Suitable for tea, congee, and soup
• 500g value pack from a broad-origin source

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried and milled to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, fine smooth texture, and mild woody aroma. When brewed or simmered, the powder disperses easily and yields a distinctly bitter, slightly astringent infusion with an earthy, bark-like finish that softens when paired with jujube or goji berry.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily brews
• Congee and grain porridge
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Blended herbal decoctions
• Seasonal food-therapy cooking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qin Pi is decocted into teas, congee, and soups to support the body during damp, warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional food-therapy recipes, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, goji berry, and lotus seed to soften its bitter edge. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a focused, astringent infusion.

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