Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex (salt-processed) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 鹽黃柏 · Yan Huang Bai |
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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 Phellodendron chinense Schneid. (Rutaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter; Cold |
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| Channels Entered | Kidney, Bladder |
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What Is Yan Huang Bai?
Yan Huang Bai (Salt-processed Chinese Corktree Bark) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, Yunnan.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter; Cold
Channels Entered: Kidney, Bladder
Yan Huang Bai: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex (salt-processed)
Botanical Origin
The dried tree bark of Phellodendron chinense Schneid. (Rutaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, Yunnan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is yellow, deeply bitter, without cork.
Macroscopic Features
Slices or shreds; surface is deep yellow, cut surface is yellow, often with slight scorched spots after salt processing. Faint odor, taste extremely bitter, slightly salty.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter; ColdKidneyBladder
Traditional Functions
Clears heat and dries dampness, purges fire and removes steaming, resolves toxin and treats sores; salt-processed form enhances yin-nourishing fire-purging action.
How Yan Huang Bai Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Yan Huang Bai 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.
