Dried Moutan Bark Dan Pi Mu Dan Pi Paeonia suffruticosa Root Bark TCM Herbal Ingredient Bulk Wholesale

Dried Moutan Bark, known in TCM as Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮) or Dan Pi (丹皮), from the root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa. This raw botanical is supplied in its natural dried form with a high core-removal rate, offered in bulk with various specifications. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and pungent in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart, liver, and kidney channels. Suitable for decoction, formulas, and culinary herbal preparation; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Dan Pi (牡丹皮) dried root bark from Paeonia suffruticosa
• High core-removal rate for cleaner bark and consistent quality
• Available in bulk wholesale with various specifications to choose from
• Raw natural form suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Traditionally used in TCM for cooling the blood and invigorating blood circulation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to reddish-brown curled bark pieces with a slightly rough outer surface and pale inner texture. The aroma is characteristically faint and distinctive, and decocted liquid typically carries a mildly bitter, pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Added to medicinal soups and stews in small amounts
• Used in seasonal herbal food preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Dan Pi is traditionally used to clear heat and cool the blood, and to invigorate blood circulation and dispel stasis. It commonly appears in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, often paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang and Shan Zhu Yu. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is also used in cooling herbal soups during warm seasons.

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