Elm Bark Yu Bai Pi Dried Chinese Herb Bulk Raw Botanical Traditional TCM Ingredient 500g

Dried Elm Bark, known in TCM as Yu Bai Pi (榆白皮), sourced from the inner bark of Ulmus pumila. This bulk raw botanical is sun-dried and supplied as loose bark pieces or ground powder for herbal preparation. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with bland and neutral properties and is valued in classical decoction practice. Suitable for experienced herbal users and professional formulation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yu Bai Pi elm bark supplied as a bulk raw Chinese medicinal material
• Botanical source Ulmus pumila with bark as the used plant part
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the bark
• Available as whole bark pieces or ground powder for flexible preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and classical herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The bark typically appears in thin curled or flat strips with a grayish-brown outer surface and paler inner side. Texture is dry and fibrous, and the aroma is typically mild and woody. When decocted, it typically yields a light, slightly mucilaginous liquor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into customized TCM formulas by practitioners
• Ground into powder for external herbal preparations
• Incorporated into folk-style herbal washes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, elm bark has traditionally been used in decoctions, often combined with other bland, dampness-resolving herbs. Folk herbalists have historically prepared it as a strained liquid for topical washing or as part of multi-herb formulas. It was also traditionally valued in seasonal herbal preparations for its mild, neutral character.

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