Dried Tujingpi Bark TCM Herb Tu Jing Pi Pseudolarix Bark for Traditional Decoction and External Herbal Use

Dried Tujingpi Bark, known in TCM as Tu Jing Pi (土荆皮), from Pseudolarix amabilis, the root bark or stem bark of the golden larch tree. In TCM theory it is acrid in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. Traditionally valued in external herbal applications, it is supplied as whole dried bark pieces. This is a raw agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic TCM herb Tu Jing Pi 土荆皮 in its natural dried bark form
• Botanical source Pseudolarix amabilis, the golden larch tree
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the bark
• Traditionally used in external washes and herbal soaks in Chinese folk practice
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized region for Chinese medicinal herbs

Quality & Sensory

The dried bark typically appears in flat or curled pieces with a reddish-brown to grayish outer surface and a lighter inner layer. Texture is firm and slightly rough, with a faint characteristic aroma and a traditionally noted acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as an external herbal wash or soak in traditional practice
• Used in folk herbal formulas for topical decoction applications
• Incorporated into traditional external-use herbal blends
• Suitable for herbal study and collection

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tu Jing Pi has long been used externally rather than internally. Folk herbalists traditionally prepared it as a decoction for washing or soaking, and it appears in classical external formulas, often combined with other herbs such as Ku Shen or Bai Xian Pi in topical washes. It was traditionally associated with supporting healthy skin in external applications.

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