Chuan Duan (Dipsacus asper) — Sulfur-Free Dried Root Slices, 500g

Chuan Duan (Dipsacus asper), also known as Himalayan Teasel Root and called Chuān Duàn (川断) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried root of a traditional herb long prized for strengthening the sinews and bones. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a supportive herb traditionally used to tonify the Liver and Kidney, fortify the bones, and promote the smooth flow of qi and blood. This sulfur-free, naturally sun-dried root is offered as a clean food-herb ingredient for decoctions and soups.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, naturally sun-dried root
• Traditional herb for sinew and bone support
• Sourced from Sichuan, China
• Clean, impurity-free dried slices
• 500g bulk food-herb ingredient

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its earthy brown color, firm woody texture, and mild, faintly sweet aroma. When decocted or simmered, the root releases a gentle, slightly bitter and sweet flavor that blends well with other herbs in soups and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and tonics
• Chinese-style soups and broths
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Traditional herbal formulas
• Daily food-herb ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Duan is decocted into soups, bone broths, and longevity tonics to support the sinews and bones. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, angelica, and eucommia. As a daily decoction, it is simmered alone or blended with other herbs for a nourishing, earthy infusion.

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