Di Gu Pi Dried Lycium Root Bark 1 lb Bag Traditional Chinese Herb from Ningxia

Di Gu Pi (地骨皮) is the dried root bark of Lycium chinense or Lycium barbarum, the goji plant, supplied as traditional Chinese herbal decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and cooling the blood. This bulk agricultural product is traditionally simmered in decoctions or herbal teas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Di Gu Pi 地骨皮 dried root bark from the goji plant
• Sourced from Ningxia, a renowned goji-growing region
• Traditional processing with bark peeled from mature roots
• In TCM theory sweet and cold, traditionally linked to clearing deficiency heat
• Bulk 1 jin bag suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried bark appears as loose, hollow, tubular or quill-like pieces in pale yellowish-brown to grayish tones. The texture is light, brittle, and fibrous, with a faint herbal aroma and a mild, slightly sweet taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other cooling herbs
• Added to herbal soup formulas prepared at home
• Used in seasonal wellness recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Di Gu Pi has long been used in decoctions for patterns associated with deficiency heat, night discomfort, and lung heat coughing, and it appears in classical formulas such as Di Gu Pi San. It is often paired with herbs like Yin Chai Hu, Sang Bai Pi, or Zhi Mu. Traditional preparation involves simmering the bark in water, sometimes combined with goji berries or other roots in cooling tonics.

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