Dried Asarum Root Xi Xin 细辛 500g Northeast Chinese Wild Ginger Herb Water Washed Sulfur Free

Dried Asarum Root, known in TCM as Xi Xin (细辛), from Asarum heterotropoides, consisting of dried whole roots and rhizomes. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-cold and easing discomfort in classical formulas. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm, entering the Lung, Heart, and Kidney channels. Supplied as a dried raw herb for decoction or external use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Northeast Asarum, known as Bei Xi Xin or Liao Xi Xin in TCM
• Botanical source Asarum heterotropoides with dried root and rhizome pieces
• Water washed and sulfur free drying preserves natural character
• Traditionally valued in classical formulas for wind-cold and sinus support
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoction, external washes, or herbal study

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish brown to dark brown with slender, twisted roots and a firm, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically pungent and aromatic, and a prepared decoction typically carries a sharp, warming, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted in herbal formulas under professional guidance
• External wash or compress in traditional practice
• Ground for study or display in herbal collections
• Blended into classical decoction pieces

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Xi Xin is a pungent, warming herb traditionally used to dispel wind-cold, open the nasal passages, and ease cough and pain in classical decoctions. It often appears in formulas such as Xiao Qing Long Tang and Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang. Traditionally it is also prepared as an external wash. Due to its potency, traditional practice limits dosage and avoids prolonged decoction.

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