Chuan Duan Dipsacus Root 500g Dried Sichuan Teasel Slices Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Soup

Chuan Duan, known in TCM as Xu Duan (川续断), is the dried root of Dipsacus asper, supplied as cut slices for decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and is valued in classical formulas. This 500g bag is a food-grade raw herb; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Xu Duan root slices from Dipsacus asper, a classic TCM decoction herb
• Known in TCM as Chuan Duan or Sichuan Teasel Root, traditionally linked to liver and kidney channels
• 500g bulk bag suited to decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for freshness
• Sold as a raw botanical for traditional herbal preparation and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a slightly wrinkled surface and firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is mildly herbaceous, and long simmering yields a gently bitter, earthy decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's guidance
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths in traditional recipes
• Combine with other TCM roots such as Du Zhong in classical pairings
• Use in seasonal tonic cooking as a raw culinary botanical

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xu Duan is traditionally used in decoctions and tonic soups, often paired with herbs like Du Zhong and Sang Ji Sheng in classical formulas. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter herbal cooking, where the slices are simmered with meat or bones and removed before serving.

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