Cang Zhu Atractylodes and Huang Bai Phellodendron Herbal Tea Blend 500g Dried Slices for Decoction and Daily Infusion

Atractylodes and Phellodendron Combination Tea, known in TCM as Cang Zhu (苍术) and Huang Bai (黄柏), combines dried Atractylodes lancea rhizome slices with Phellodendron chinense bark. In TCM theory, Cang Zhu is pungent and warm while Huang Bai is bitter and cold, a classic pairing traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat. Sold as loose dried slices for decoction or infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM pairing of Cang Zhu rhizome and Huang Bai bark in one loose blend
• Dried Atractylodes lancea slices and Phellodendron chinense bark pieces
• Traditionally associated in TCM with supporting the body's natural damp-heat balance
• Loose bulk slices suitable for decoction, simmering, or hot water infusion
• Convenient 500g bulk pack for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Cang Zhu slices typically show grayish-brown exteriors with yellowish-white, aromatic, oily flesh and a strong characteristic fragrance. Huang Bai bark pieces typically appear bright yellow on the inner surface with a bitter taste. When simmered, the liquor is typically golden to amber with a bitter, earthy flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional two-herb decoction
• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal infusion
• Add to soup or congee simmering with other culinary herbs
• Prepare as a warm seasonal drink during humid weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Cang Zhu and Huang Bai are traditionally combined as Er Miao San, a two-ingredient formula long associated with damp-heat patterns. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water, the pairing is also used in folk practice as a simple daily infusion, often taken during humid summer months. It may be combined with other herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Niu Xi in extended decoctions.

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