Bai Xian Pi Dried Herb 白鲜皮 Dictamnus Root Bark Traditional TCM Herbal Ingredient

Densefruit Pittany Root Bark, known in TCM as Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮), from Dictamnus dasycarpus. This dried root bark is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for its bitter and salty flavor and cold nature, with traditional associations with the spleen, stomach, and bladder channels. Supplied as cut dried bark suitable for decoction or external herbal preparations. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM root bark herb known as Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮)
• Botanical source Dictamnus dasycarpus, dried root bark form
• Traditionally characterized as bitter, salty, and cold in nature
• Cut and dried for convenient decoction or external herbal use
• Produced by a specialized Chinese herbal manufacturer

Quality & Sensory

Typically呈现 as curled or strip-like bark pieces with a light grayish-white to yellowish outer surface and pale inner texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly acrid, and decocted liquid is traditionally described as bitter with a faint salty note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in external herbal washes or compresses in folk practice
• Incorporated into custom herbal formulas by practitioners
• Added to foot soak blends for traditional external use

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Bai Xian Pi has long been associated with clearing damp-heat and is traditionally used in formulas aimed at supporting skin comfort and joint ease. Folk practice commonly pairs it with herbs such as Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens) and Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia) in external washes. It is typically decocted or simmered before use and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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