Hou Po Magnolia Bark 500g Dried Sichuan Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Soup

Magnolia Bark, known in TCM as Hou Po (厚朴), from Magnolia officinalis. This listing offers 500g of dried bark from mature trees, traditionally sourced from Sichuan. In TCM theory, Hou Po is acrid, bitter, and warm, entering the spleen, stomach, lung, and large intestine channels, and is traditionally associated with moving qi and resolving dampness. A classic raw herb for decoction, soup, and traditional formulas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• 500g pack of dried Magnolia Bark, a classic TCM raw herb
• Botanical source Magnolia officinalis, known as Hou Po (厚朴) in Chinese
• Sourced from mature trees with thick bark, dried for traditional use
• Traditionally associated with moving qi, drying dampness, and relieving food stagnation in TCM
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and classical formulas such as Ping Wei San

Quality & Sensory

The dried bark typically appears in curved or flat pieces with a brownish-grey outer surface and brown inner face. Texture is firm and fibrous with an oily cross-section. It typically carries a strong, aromatic, slightly acrid scent, and decoction yields a pungent, bitter taste with lingering warmth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to medicinal soup packs with other qi-regulating herbs
• Use in traditional TCM preparations such as Ping Wei San or Hou Po San Wu Tang
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal cooking under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hou Po is traditionally used to move qi, dry dampness, and relieve stagnation from food accumulation or damp obstruction in the middle burner. It is a key herb in classical formulas such as Ping Wei San and Hou Po San Wu Tang, often paired with Cang Zhu, Chen Pi, and Gan Jiang. Traditionally prepared by slicing and simmering in decoctions, it is also used in seasonal soups during damp, humid weather.

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