Xu Chang Qing Dried Root 徐长卿 Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag

Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum paniculatum, is a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued in TCM practice. In TCM theory it is considered acrid in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. This bulk-grade herb is supplied as whole dried root pieces for decoction, tea, or external herbal preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from insects and moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿) dried root and rhizome from Liaoning
• Botanical source Cynanchum paniculatum, a recognized TCM herb
• Processed using traditional methods and packed in a 500g bag
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal tea blends, and external foot soak formulas
• Bulk wholesale supply with 24-month shelf life under proper storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically thin cylindrical root segments with a light brown to grayish-brown surface and fine longitudinal wrinkles. The texture is firm and slightly brittle, breaking with a pale powdery cross-section. It carries a distinctive aromatic scent and, when decocted, yields a mildly acrid warm taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into herbal tea infusions
• Added to external foot soak formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xu Chang Qing is traditionally used in decoctions and is a common component of folk herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Du Zhong depending on the intended traditional application. It has also been traditionally prepared for external washes and foot soaks. Herbalists historically valued it for seasonal wellness routines, and it remains a staple in Chinese herbal pharmacies for customized formulas.

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