Dried North Asarum Whole Plant Xi Xin 500g Liaoning Origin Traditional Chinese Herb

Dried North Asarum Whole Plant, known in TCM as Bei Xi Xin (北细辛), from Asarum heterotropoides, supplied as the intact whole plant including roots. Sourced from Liaoning province and sold as a raw Chinese medicinal herb in its natural form. In TCM theory, Xi Xin is considered pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications. Not suitable for children; this product does not replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried North Asarum plant supplied in its natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Asarum heterotropoides with Chinese name Bei Xi Xin
• Grown and harvested in Liaoning province, a recognized origin for Xi Xin
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its pungent flavor and warming nature
• 500g sealed bag suitable for decoction preparation and external herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark grayish-brown roots with slender fibrous rhizomes and small dried leaves, giving a characteristic pungent, slightly acrid aroma. When decocted, the herb typically yields a warm, spicy, and sharply aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared in traditional herbal decoctions under professional guidance
• Used in external herbal washes and foot soak blends
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas by practitioners
• Suitable for culinary use in traditional herbal cooking where appropriate

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xi Xin has traditionally been used in small amounts within decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Ma Huang and Gan Jiang in classical combinations. It has also been traditionally applied externally in herbal washes for localized comfort. Because of its warming and dispersing nature, it is traditionally associated with cold-season formulas. Professional guidance is recommended for any internal use.

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