Costus Root Mu Xiang Dried Slices Wildcrafted Aucklandia lappa Decoction Herb 500g

Costus Root, known in TCM as Mu Xiang (木香), is the dried root of Aucklandia lappa, traditionally sourced from Yunnan. These sun-dried slices are a classic qi-regulating herb valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Mu Xiang is pungent and bitter with warm properties, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. Commonly decocted with herbs such as Xiang Fu (香附) or Pei Lan (佩兰) in traditional formulas. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM qi-regulating herb supplied as dried root slices
• Botanical source Aucklandia lappa traditionally wildcrafted from Yunnan
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural aromatic character
• Known in TCM as Mu Xiang 木香 with pungent bitter warm properties
• Pairs traditionally with Xiang Fu and Pei Lan in decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are yellowish-brown to grayish-brown with a firm dense texture and visible oily resin rings. The aroma is characteristically strong and fragrant, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm pungent slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soup packs in small amounts per practitioner guidance
• Combined with Xiang Fu or Pei Lan in classic herbal pairings
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations under professional direction

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Xiang is traditionally used to move qi and relieve stagnation, and it appears in many classical formulas for digestive and qi-flow support. It is commonly decocted alongside Xiang Fu to harmonize liver and spleen qi, or with Pei Lan in aromatic damp-transforming combinations. Traditional preparation involves brief decoction added late to preserve its volatile aroma.

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