Ku Lian Pi (Melia toosendan Bark) — Dried TCM Herb, 500g
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Description
Ku Lian Pi (Melia toosendan) is the dried bark of the Chinaberry tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Liàn Pí (苦楝皮). For centuries it has been recognized as a bitter, cold herb traditionally used in TCM to address internal damp-heat and pest-related conditions. Its nature is bitter and cold, entering the Liver, Spleen, and Stomach channels, making it a focused herb in traditional formulations.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional TCM herb with bitter, cold nature
- Dried Chinaberry tree bark (Melia toosendan)
- Enters Liver, Spleen, and Stomach channels
- 500g value pack for herbal preparations
- Sourced from broad domestic origins




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its characteristic grayish-brown outer bark and pale inner layer. The bark has a firm, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, it yields a deeply bitter, dark infusion with a strong herbal character, typical of bitter cold herbs in the TCM materia medica.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Medicinal Bark |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ku Lian Pi |
| Botanical Name | Melia toosendan |
| Form | Dried Bark Pieces |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |




Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoctions
- TCM formula ingredient
- External wash preparations
- Herbal foot soak blends




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ku Lian Pi is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs for internal damp-heat patterns and pest-related conditions. It is also used in external washes and foot soaks. As a bitter cold herb, it is typically combined with ingredients that balance its strong nature in traditional formulas.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ku Lian Pi?
A: Ku Lian Pi is the dried bark of the Chinaberry tree, known botanically as Melia toosendan. It is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with a bitter, cold nature.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ku Lian Pi?
A: In TCM theory, Ku Lian Pi enters the Liver, Spleen, and Stomach channels and is traditionally used for damp-heat and pest-related patterns. It is a bitter cold herb used in specific formulations.
Q: How is Ku Lian Pi typically used?
A: It is traditionally decocted with other herbs or used in external washes and foot soaks. Due to its strong bitter nature, it is best used under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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