Dried Gaoben Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Ligusticum Sinense TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces Bulk Supply

Gaoben (藁本), also written 稿本 or 高本, is the dried rhizome and root of Ligusticum sinense, a pungent aromatic herb used in traditional Chinese medicine. In TCM theory it is acrid and warm and traditionally enters the bladder and lung channels. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-cold and dampness, it is commonly used in decoctions and external washes. This listing is sold as a raw edible agricultural product for herbal preparation, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gaoben (藁本) dried rhizome and root pieces from Ligusticum sinense
• Traditional TCM herb classified as acrid and warm in nature
• Aromatic rhizome traditionally used in wind-cold and dampness formulas
• Sold by the jin as a raw edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal blends, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

Typically irregular knobby rhizome sections with a grayish-brown exterior and yellowish-white cut surface. The aroma is characteristically pungent and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, spicy, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended with other TCM herbs in wind-dispelling formulas
• Prepared as an external herbal wash
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations by experienced users

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gaoben is traditionally used to dispel wind-cold and dampness and is traditionally associated with relieving head and body heaviness linked to external pathogenic wind. It appears in classical decoction formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Qiang Huo and Fang Feng. Some folk traditions also use the herb in external washes. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried rhizome in water.

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