Chuan Xiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Slices 500g Dried Chuangxiong for Decoction and Soup

Chuan Xiong, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), is the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong, supplied here as sliced and whole dried pieces. Traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood in Chinese herbal practice, it has a warm, acrid nature and enters the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium channels. This dried botanical is intended for decoction, soup, and traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chuan Xiong rhizome supplied as slices and whole pieces
• Botanical source Ligusticum chuanxiong, a classic TCM blood-moving herb
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal formulas for qi and blood support
• Oven-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life
• 500g bulk bag suited to decoction, soup, and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow-brown cut surface with irregular wavy markings and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a pungent, slightly bitter taste with a lingering spicy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to medicinal soup packs with other blood-tonifying herbs
• Used in congee or slow-cooked dishes in small amounts
• Blended into custom herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chuan Xiong is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and moving qi, and it is a key herb in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang. It is commonly paired with Dang Gui, Bai Shao, and Tao Ren in decoctions, and is also used in seasonal soups and folk preparations during colder months.

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