Costus Root Slices Mu Xiang 500g Dried Aromatic Herb for Decoction and Culinary Seasoning

Costus Root Slices, known in TCM as Mu Xiang (木香), from Aucklandia lappa (syn. Saussurea costus), the dried root of costus. These naturally sun-dried slices are a classic aromatic bitter herb, traditionally associated with moving qi and easing digestive stagnation. In TCM theory Mu Xiang is pungent and bitter with warm nature, entering the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. Sold as a bulk culinary and herbal ingredient, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Xiang (木香) costus root slices from Shanxi origin
• Botanical source Aucklandia lappa, a classic aromatic TCM herb
• Naturally sun-dried whole slices with no further processing
• Traditional aromatic bitter used in qi-regulating decoctions
• Doubles as a culinary spice for braises, stews, and spice blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are yellowish-brown to grayish-brown with a dense, firm texture and visible radial texture on the cut surface. They carry a strong characteristic aromatic aroma with a slightly camphoraceous note, and a pungent, bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Add to braised dishes, stews, and marinades as an aromatic spice
• Include in homemade spice blends for meat and poultry dishes
• Use in traditional soup recipes alongside codonopsis or atractylodes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Mu Xiang is traditionally used to move qi and relieve pain and food stagnation, often paired with herbs such as Codonopsis (Dang Shen), Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), or Amomum (Sha Ren) in digestive formulas. It is a common component in classic decoctions and is also valued in folk cooking as a warming aromatic spice for rich meat dishes.

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