Chuan Xiong Slices (Ligusticum chuanxiong) — Sichuan Dried Food Herb, Unsulfured, 500g

Chuan Xiong Slices (Ligusticum chuanxiong) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chuān Xiōng (川芎). For centuries, Chuan Xiong has been prized as a qi-and-blood-moving herb, traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation, dispel wind, and ease discomfort in the head. Its nature is warm and acrid, making it a dynamic yet well-balanced herb for promoting smooth flow throughout the body. This batch is sourced directly from its classic growing region in Sichuan and dried without sulfur fumigation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Chuan Xiong rhizome slices
• Unsulfured, naturally dried for clean quality
• Traditional blood-moving and wind-dispelling herb
• Ligusticum chuanxiong, a classic TCM decoction piece
• Direct from Sichuan production area, 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its brownish-yellow color, firm yet slightly oily texture, and its distinctive pungent, aromatic fragrance. When decocted, the slices release a warm, spicy-sweet aroma with a mildly bitter, lingering taste, characteristic of high-quality Chuan Xiong that has not been sulfur-fumigated.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food soups and stews
• Seasonal wellness formulas
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Xiong is decocted into soups, congee, and traditional formulas to promote the smooth movement of qi and blood. It is a common ingredient in blood-nourishing and wind-dispelling decoctions, often paired with herbs like angelica (Dang Gui) and white peony (Bai Shao). As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a pungent, aromatic infusion.

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