Dried Chuanxiong Slices Sichuan Ligusticum Root for Herbal Decoction and Soup 500g

Dried Chuanxiong Root Slices, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), from Ligusticum chuanxiong. This sliced root is a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece traditionally used in TCM formulas to invigorate blood and move qi. In TCM theory it is warm, pungent, and enters the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium channels. Commonly added to soups and decoctions, it is a staple in traditional Chinese herbal cooking and wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Sliced dried root of Ligusticum chuanxiong from Sichuan
• Known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎)
• Traditional herb used in decoctions and soups
• Sliced form for easy measuring and brewing
• 500g net weight per pack

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically light brown to greyish-brown with a firm, woody texture. Aroma is characteristic, pungent and slightly earthy. When decocted or simmered in soup, the liquid takes on a warm, aromatic, mildly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
• Added to traditional Chinese soups
• Simmered in congee
• Used in seasonal herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chuan Xiong is traditionally used in formulas to invigorate blood and move qi, often paired with herbs such as Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) and Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao). It is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to soups and congee. Traditional practice often uses it in seasonal warming dishes and postnatal herbal soups.

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