Peeled Phellodendron Bark Huang Bai 500g Dried Sichuan Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Peeled Phellodendron Bark, known in TCM as Huang Bai (黄柏), from Phellodendron chinense, offered as dried bark pieces with the outer cork layer scraped away. In TCM theory Huang Bai is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with the Kidney, Bladder, and Large Intestine channels. This selected-grade Sichuan material is supplied as a raw botanical for decoction, external washes, or professional herbal formulation, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade peeled Huang Bai bark with the outer cork layer removed
• Botanical source Phellodendron chinense sourced from Sichuan
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing damp-heat patterns
• Supplied as dried raw bark pieces in a resealable 500g bag
• Suitable for decoction, external washes, and herbal formulation

Quality & Sensory

The bark pieces typically appear flat or slightly curved with a bright yellow inner surface and a smooth, hard texture. The aroma is typically faint and slightly bitter, and decocted liquid is typically deep yellow with a pronounced bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Prepare as an external wash or compress for skin care routines
• Use in foot soak blends under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Huang Bai is traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Er Miao San and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. Traditionally it is also decocted for external washing of damp-heat skin conditions. It is commonly paired with Cang Zhu, Zhi Mu, or Shu Di Huang depending on the intended traditional function.

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