Dried Magnolia Bark Hou Po 厚朴 Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g Sichuan Origin

Dried Magnolia Bark, known in TCM as Hou Po (厚朴), from Magnolia officinalis, is the dried stem bark of the magnolia tree sourced from Sichuan. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is valued for drying dampness and moving qi. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-sourced Hou Po dried bark pieces
• Botanical source Magnolia officinalis stem bark
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and formulas
• 500g pack suitable for herbal shops and home decoction

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark pieces are brownish with a rough outer surface and lighter inner layer, firm and slightly oily in texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and pungent, and the decoction typically tastes bitter, acrid, and slightly spicy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to TCM formula preparations
• Used in culinary herbal broths under practitioner guidance
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hou Po is traditionally used to dry dampness, move qi, and resolve stagnation, and it appears in classic formulas such as Ping Wei San. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Cang Zhu and Chen Pi. Traditionally associated with supporting digestive comfort and relieving fullness, it is typically prepared by simmering the bark in water.

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