Cortex Phellodendron

Chinese Name (pinyin): Huangbo

Common Name : Bark of Chinese Corktree

Phellodendron bark has been widely known as one of the fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine. Phellodendron bark is also called Cortex Phellodendron, Phellodendron bark is characterized by humorism, as bitter and cold. Phellodendron bark is also medically used to clear heat, reduce fire, dry dampness and release toxins.

K. Xu, G. He et al, High-efficient extraction of principal medicinal components from fresh Phellodendron bark (cortex phellodendri), Saudi J Biol Sci., 25 (4): 811 – 815, 2018.