Common name: Amur Cork Tree Bark, Amur Cork Bark, Huang Bai, Huang Bo
Botanical name: Phellodendron amurense Rupr.
Plant part: Bark
Category: Western Powders & Chinese Powders

Product Overview

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Powder comes from the bark of Phellodendron amurense, a deciduous tree native to East Asia. The tree belongs to the Rutaceae family, which also includes citrus plants.

Traditional Chinese herbal practice recognises the bark as Huang Bai. The bark has a characteristic yellow colour and a strongly bitter taste. Manufacturers process the dried bark into powder for use as a botanical ingredient.

Phellodendron bark contains several naturally occurring plant compounds, including berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, and other alkaloids. However, their concentrations can vary depending on the plant material, processing method, and product quality.

Nutritional Value

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Powder is primarily a botanical ingredient rather than a conventional food powder. It does not have a standard nutritional profile comparable to common fruit, vegetable, or grain powders.

Its botanical composition includes:

• Berberine: A naturally occurring alkaloid found in the bark.
• Palmatine and jatrorrhizine: Additional alkaloids present in the plant.
• Other plant compounds: These include certain terpenoids, sterols, and phenolic compounds.

The exact composition depends on the source material and processing method.

Composition

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Powder contains a range of naturally occurring phytochemicals.

• Alkaloids: Include berberine, palmatine, jatrorrhizine, and phellodendrine.
• Terpenoid compounds: Include compounds such as obacunone and limonin.
• Other constituents: May include sterols and phenolic compounds.

These constituents contribute to the bark’s chemical profile. However, their presence alone does not establish that the powder can prevent or treat a medical condition.

Traditional Uses and Botanical Properties

Phellodendron bark has a long history in traditional Chinese herbal practice, where practitioners use it in preparations known as Huang Bai. Traditional herbal systems value the bark for its distinctive bitter properties.

Researchers have also studied its naturally occurring alkaloids and other plant compounds. However, laboratory findings do not necessarily translate into proven benefits in humans.

Uses

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Powder may serve as a botanical raw material for:

• Traditional herbal preparations made by appropriately qualified practitioners.
• Botanical research and phytochemical analysis.
• Formulation development by qualified manufacturers, subject to applicable regulations and product specifications.

Precautions

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Powder is a concentrated botanical ingredient and should not be treated as an ordinary food powder.

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Avoid medicinal use unless a qualified healthcare professional advises otherwise, as safety has not been adequately established.
• Medication interactions: The bark contains berberine and other alkaloids that may interact with medicines. Consult a healthcare professional or pharmacist before use.
• Allergies and sensitivity: Discontinue use and seek appropriate medical advice if an unexpected reaction occurs.

Do not use this product as a substitute for prescribed treatment or professional medical advice.

Dakitz Naturals supplies botanical powders for a range of formulation and research applications. Contact us for product specifications and further information about Phellodendron Amurense Bark Powder.