Green Walnut Husk Qing Long Yi 500g Dried Juglans mandshurica Peel Traditional Chinese Herb

Green Walnut Husk, known in TCM as Qing Long Yi (青龙衣), is the dried green outer husk of Juglans mandshurica, the Manchurian walnut. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness in classical herbal practice, this sun-dried botanical is supplied as whole dried peel pieces. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and slightly warm in nature. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried green husk of the Manchurian walnut, a recognized traditional Chinese medicinal material
• Botanical source Juglans mandshurica, supplied as sun-dried whole peel pieces
• Known in TCM as Qing Long Yi (青龙衣), traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the raw botanical
• Suitable for external washes and traditional herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark green to brownish-black dried husk pieces with a rough, leathery texture and a faintly astringent, resinous aroma. The pieces are lightweight and slightly brittle, with the characteristic tannic scent of walnut husk.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External herbal washes prepared by decocting the dried husk
• Traditional foot soaks using decocted husk liquid
• Ingredient for practitioner-prescribed herbal formulas
• Long-term storage as a raw botanical for herbal collections

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qing Long Yi has traditionally been used externally in decoction form for skin-related concerns and is associated with dispelling wind and dampness. Folk usage includes boiling the husk for external washes or compresses. It is occasionally combined with other wind-dampness herbs in practitioner-guided formulas. As a raw botanical, it is typically prepared by simmering in water before external application.

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