Di Gu Pi Dried Lycium Root Bark 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Di Gu Pi (地骨皮) is the dried root bark of Lycium chinense, the goji plant, offered as loose cut bark pieces. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and cooling the blood. This 500g pack of Ningxia-sourced bark is naturally sun-dried and suited to decoctions, herbal teas, and soup preparations under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Di Gu Pi 地骨皮 dried root bark from Lycium chinense
• Sourced from Ningxia, a region traditionally prized for goji herbs
• Naturally sun-dried with minimal processing to preserve the bark
• Traditionally used in TCM for deficiency heat and blood-cooling formulas
• 500g value pack suitable for decoctions, teas, and soup bases

Quality & Sensory

The bark pieces typically appear pale yellowish-brown to grayish with a loose, papery, slightly curled texture. The aroma is typically mild and faintly herbal, and when simmered the liquor typically tastes light, slightly sweet, and gently bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a light daily herbal tea
• Added to soup stocks alongside other tonic herbs
• Incorporated into seasonal cooling herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Di Gu Pi is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat, cooling the blood, and supporting lung and kidney channel entry. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as Yin Chai Hu or Sang Bai Pi, and is also prepared as a simple home-style tea or added to soups during warm seasons.

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