Dried Phellodendron Bark Huang Bai 100g Traditional TCM Herb Golden Yellow Cut Bark

Dried Phellodendron Bark, known in TCM as Huang Bai (黄柏), from Phellodendron chinense. This bulk dried bark is traditionally sun-dried and air-cured, showing layered golden-yellow cut surfaces with visible fibrous striations. In TCM theory, Huang Bai is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with the Kidney, Bladder, and Large Intestine channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, external washes, and classical formulas. This product is a raw herbal ingredient and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Huang Bai dried bark supplied in bulk loose form
• Botanical source Phellodendron chinense with golden-yellow layered cut surfaces
• Traditionally sun-dried and air-cured without visible mold or discoloration
• Bitter cold herb traditionally associated with Kidney Bladder and Large Intestine channels
• Suitable for decoctions external washes and classical TCM formulas

Quality & Sensory

Cut pieces typically show a bright golden-yellow to yellow-brown inner surface with a layered fibrous texture and a brittle dry feel. The aroma is typically faint and slightly bitter, and decocted liquid typically carries a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in classical TCM formulas
• Prepare as an external wash or compress infusion
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huang Bai is traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness, and it appears in classical formulas such as Er Miao San and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. Traditionally it is decocted with herbs like Cang Zhu, Yi Yi Ren, or Zhi Mu, and it is also used externally in washes for damp-heat skin conditions. Its bitter cold nature makes it a common autumn and summer formula ingredient in traditional practice.

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