Chuan Duan Dipsacus Root Slices 100g Bottle Dried Xu Duan TCM Herbal Decoction Herb

Chuan Duan, known in TCM as Xu Duan (续断), is the dried root of Dipsacus asper, traditionally cut into slices for decoction use. In TCM theory it is associated with the liver and kidney channels and has a bitter, slightly pungent flavor with a warm nature. This 100g bottled lot is sun-dried and suited to herbal decoctions, soups, and traditional formulas under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Xu Duan (续断), the dried root of Dipsacus asper used in TCM
• Cut root slices processed by traditional sun-drying
• Bottled 100g pack convenient for measured decoction use
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channel entry in TCM theory
• Commonly paired with herbs like Du Zhong in classical decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are grayish-brown to dark brown with a wrinkled surface and a dense, fibrous texture. The aroma is mildly herbaceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in TCM formulas under practitioner guidance
• Stored at home as a staple decoction herb

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xu Duan is traditionally used in decoctions and soup preparations, often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong or Sang Ji Sheng in classical formulas. It is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels and is commonly used in seasonal tonic cooking during colder months.

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