Changshan Dried Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb Dichroa febrifuga for Decoction Use

Changshan (常山), the dried root of Dichroa febrifuga, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as hand-sun-dried slices. In TCM theory it is characterized as bitter and acrid in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, liver, and heart channels. This raw botanical is intended for traditional decoction preparation and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner, as special populations are advised to avoid it.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Changshan (常山) dried root slices from a Hubei growing region
• Botanical source Dichroa febrifuga, a recognized traditional Chinese medicine herb
• Hand sun-dried processing with no further refining
• 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops, decoction work, and dispensing
• Traditionally valued in TCM practice for its distinctive bitter and acrid profile

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear light yellow-brown to grayish-brown with a firm, woody texture and visible fibrous grain. They carry a faint herbal aroma, and the decoction typically tastes distinctly bitter and acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Used in classical formula dispensing by herbal shops
• Incorporated into traditional external or non-culinary herbal preparations by professionals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Changshan has traditionally been associated with resolving phlegm and with the classic pairing Changshan and Caoguo in historical decoctions. It was traditionally regarded as a cold-natured, bitter herb used in carefully composed formulas rather than as a daily tea. Because of its traditional classification, it has historically been prepared by decoction and dispensed by trained herbalists, and it is not a common culinary or congee ingredient.

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