Siberian Elm Bark Whole
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Siberian Elm Bark Whole (Ulmus pumila) is the dried inner bark of the Siberian elm tree, traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine under the name Yú Bái Pí (榆白皮). This bark has long been valued for its ability to clear heat, reduce swelling, promote urination, and support detoxification, particularly in conditions involving damp-heat, skin inflammation, and urinary discomfort. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cold, giving it a gentle yet effective action that clears pathogenic heat while supporting fluid regulation.
In traditional use, Yu Bai Pi is taken to relieve edema, soothe inflamed skin, reduce abscesses, and clear heat-toxin, especially when symptoms involve redness, swelling, weeping sores, or difficulty urinating. It is commonly used both internally and externally for skin ulcers, boils, eczema-like eruptions, and damp-heat conditions affecting the lower burner. Its mild, non-irritating nature makes it suitable for repeated or supportive use when harsh detoxifying herbs are not appropriate.
Folk herbal practice often employs Siberian Elm Bark in decoctions, washes, and poultices to calm itching, swelling, and inflamed tissue, as well as in teas intended to promote urination and reduce fluid retention. The bark’s soothing qualities make it especially useful for heat-related skin discomfort and mild toxin accumulation.
Modern analysis shows that Ulmus pumila bark contains mucilaginous polysaccharides, flavonoids, tannins, and anti-inflammatory compounds with documented soothing, antimicrobial, diuretic, and wound-supportive effects. These constituents help explain its traditional use for skin repair, inflammation reduction, and damp-heat clearing.
Each batch of Siberian Elm Bark Whole (Ulmus pumila) is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its fibrous texture, pale inner bark, and naturally soothing properties. When decocted, it produces a mild, slightly sweet, cooling infusion traditionally used to clear heat, reduce swelling, support urinary flow, and soothe irritated skin and tissues.
Also Known As: Yu Bai Pi, Elm Bark, Siberian Elm Bark
Nutrients: Mucilaginous polysaccharides, tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and trace minerals
Notes: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yu Bai Pi is used to clear heat, promote urination, reduce swelling, and detoxify. It is commonly applied for edema, difficult urination, damp-heat conditions, and skin swellings or sores. The inner bark has a moistening yet draining quality, helping to regulate fluids while soothing irritated tissues. It is also used externally as washes or poultices for skin inflammation and ulcers. Cooling and slightly astringent in nature, it is valued for both internal and topical applications.
