Hou Pu / Hou Po – 厚朴
A dried herbal ingredient derived from the thick, aromatic bark of Magnolia officinalis, a deciduous tree native to China. The bark is traditionally harvested and carefully aged, resulting in deep, earthy qualities. Used in classical herbal practice, it is valued for its strong, distinctive aroma and is typically incorporated into practitioner formulas.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Herbal Name | Magnolia officinalis |
| Chinese Name | 厚朴 |
| Part Used | Bark |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Free from sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides; carefully harvested and aged |
| Affected Meridians | Lung, Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Hou Pu is packaged in airtight containers to maintain freshness. Sourced from trusted regions in China and processed to strict quality standards, suitable for practitioner use according to traditional practice requirements.
Expiry Date: 31/07/2028
Description
Hou Po – 厚朴
Magnolia Bark
Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
Part Used: Bark
Nature & Flavour: Warm, bitter, pungent
Meridian Affinities: Lung, Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine
Hou Po, or Magnolia Bark, is derived from the thick aromatic bark of Magnolia officinalis, a deciduous tree native to China. Traditionally, the bark is carefully harvested and aged to enhance its deep, earthy qualities.
Used in classical herbal practice, Hou Po is appreciated for its strong aromatic presence and is typically incorporated into formulas designed to support digestive and respiratory balance. Its warming properties are traditionally used to promote the smooth flow of Qi and to maintain harmony within the middle burner.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are free from sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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