| Term | powdered bark |
| Alternate Terms | bark powder;ground bark |
| Definition | Powdered bark refers to the finely milled outer layer of tree stems and branches used in herbal medicine for its concentrated medicinal compounds. |
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| Context | Common in Western herbalism and TCM for digestive respiratory and astringent applications. |
| Etymology | From Old English 'borc' meaning outer covering of a tree trunk. |
| Examples | cinnamon powder;slippery elm powder;wild cherry bark powder;cinchona bark powder |
| Related Terms | cortex; periderm; astringent herb; demulcent |
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