Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper) — Prepared Dried Root for TCM Soup & Tea

Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper), also known as Chuan Duan (川断) and Jie Gu Cao (接骨草), is the dried root of a highly revered traditional herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Xu Duan has been prized as a tonic herb used to strengthen bones and tendons, nourish the Liver and Kidney, and support healthy circulation. Its nature is slightly warm, bitter, and pungent, making it a grounding yet invigorating herb traditionally used in bone-and-tendon formulas and daily nourishment soups.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional bone-and-tendon tonic herb
• Prepared (Zhi) processing for gentler use
• Sourced from Sichuan province
• Dried root slices and powder form
• Suitable for soups, decoctions, and teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its earthy brown color, firm texture, and mild herbal aroma. When decocted, the root slices soften and release a gentle, slightly bitter and earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness, adding depth to broths and herbal infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style bone and tendon soup
• Herbal decoction blends
• Daily wellness tea
• Medicinal food congee
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xu Duan is decocted into soups, congee, and tonic formulas to support bone and tendon health, nourish the Liver and Kidney, and promote healthy circulation. It is a common ingredient in bone-strengthening soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Eucommia bark, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other tonic herbs for a grounding, earthy infusion.

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