Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Acanthopanacis Cortex |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 五加皮 · Wu Jia Pi |
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| Medicinal Part | Tree barks and root barks |
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| Efficacy Category | Wind-damp dispelling |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried root bark of Acanthopanax gracilistylus W.W. Smith.(Araliaceae) |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid, Bitter; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Kidney |
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What Is Wu Jia Pi?
Wu Jia Pi (SlenderstyleAcanthopanax Root - bark) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Sichuan.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid, Bitter; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Kidney
Wu Jia Pi: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Acanthopanacis Cortex
Botanical Origin
The dried root bark of Acanthopanax gracilistylus W.W. Smith.(Araliaceae)
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Sichuan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material has thick skin, aromatic odor, grayish-white fractured surface.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular rolled shape, outer surface is grayish-brown, with slightly twisted wrinkles and horizontal long lenticel-like spotted marks; inner surface is pale yellow or grayish-yellow, with thin longitudinal wrinkles. Light in weight, brittle texture, easily broken, fractured surface is uneven, grayish-white, faintly aromatic odor, slightly spicy and bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid, Bitter; WarmLiverKidney
Traditional Functions
Dispels wind-dampness, supplements liver and kidney, strengthens tendons and bone, and promotes diuresis and reduces edema.
How Wu Jia Pi Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Wu Jia Pi is classified among the Wind-damp dispelling 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.
