Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Ilicis Rotundae Cortex |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 救必應 · Jiu Bi Ying |
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| Medicinal Part | Tree barks and root barks |
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| Efficacy Category | Heat-clearing |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried tree bark of Ilex rotunda Thunb. (Aquifoliaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Cold |
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| Channels Entered | Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver |
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What Is Jiu Bi Ying?
Jiu Bi Ying (Round-leaved Holly Bark) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Cold
Channels Entered: Lung, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver
Jiu Bi Ying: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Ilicis Rotundae Cortex
Botanical Origin
The dried tree bark of Ilex rotunda Thunb. (Aquifoliaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, Zhejiang, Jiangsu.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is thick, grayish-white, bitter, without cork layer.
Macroscopic Features
Rolled or curled long pieces, varying in length and width, 2~8mm thick. Externally grayish-white or grayish-brown, often with irregular transverse wrinkles and scattered lenticels; inner surface yellowish-white or light yellow, with fine longitudinal striations. Hard and brittle; fractured surface is uneven, yellowish-white. Faint odor, taste bitter.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; ColdLungStomachLarge IntestineLiver
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and resolves toxin, drains dampness and stops pain.
How Jiu Bi Ying Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Jiu Bi Ying is classified among the Heat-clearing herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
