Dried Dictamnus Root Bark Bai Xian Pi TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g Bag

Dried Dictamnus Root Bark, known in TCM as Bai Xian Pi (白鲜皮), from Dictamnus dasycarpus. These are dried root bark pieces, a classic raw Chinese herbal material traditionally used in decoctions. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Xian Pi 白鲜皮 dried root bark from Dictamnus dasycarpus
• Selected-grade decoction pieces supplied as a 500g resealable bag
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions for damp-heat patterns
• Sourced from Liaoning province and packed for room-temperature storage
• Suitable for herbal shops, practitioners, and bulk wholesale buyers

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bark pieces appear light yellowish to pale brown with a curled, slightly thick texture. The aroma is characteristically faint and herbal, and decocted liquid typically carries a mild bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb formulas by practitioners
• Used in herbal washes prepared from strained decoction
• Stocked by herbal shops and apothecaries as a raw ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Xian Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it appears in classical decoction formulas. It is traditionally simmered with other herbs such as Ku Shen or Di Fu Zi in external washes, and used seasonally in formulas addressing damp-heat conditions. Preparation traditionally involves decocting the bark in water.

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