Dried Xu Duan 续断 Sichuan Teasel Root 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Sichuan Teasel Root, known in TCM as Xu Duan (续断) or Chuan Duan, from Dipsacus asper. These naturally sun-dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory. Typically simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as a simple herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xu Duan (续断) dried root slices from the Sichuan-style Chuan Duan tradition
• Botanical source Dipsacus asper, a well-established TCM root herb
• Naturally sun-dried with no added processing agents
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• Convenient 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to dark brown on the outside with a yellowish-brown cut surface showing subtle texture lines. The slices are firm and slightly fibrous, with a mild earthy aroma and a gently bitter, astringent taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked meat or bone soups
• Steeped alone as a simple herbal tea
• Combined with other TCM roots in seasonal tonics

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xu Duan is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and has long been used in classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong (Eucommia bark) or Niu Xi (Achyranthes root). Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water for decoctions or adding them to nourishing soups, especially during seasonal tonics.

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