Chuan Niu Xi Sichuan Ox Knee Root 500g Dried Cyathula Root Bulk Raw Herb for Decoction and Soup

Chuan Niu Xi (川牛膝), Sichuan Ox Knee Root, from Cyathula officinalis, is a dried root supplied as loose bulk slices or whole root pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels, with a sweet, slightly bitter flavor and a neutral nature. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas, it is a staple botanical for classical Chinese herbal practice. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Niu Xi (川牛膝) Sichuan Ox Knee Root from Cyathula officinalis
• Naturally sun-dried whole root pieces with no further processing
• Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM
• Bulk 500g loose format suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulas
• Commonly paired with herbs like Du Zhong and Sang Ji Sheng in traditional practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish-brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture and faint characteristic aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light yellow with a mildly sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or bones
• Used in classical TCM formula preparation
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Chuan Niu Xi is traditionally used to guide blood downward and strengthen the sinews and bones, and it frequently appears in classical formulas for the lower body. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Du Zhong, Sang Ji Sheng, and Xu Duan in tonic soups, or combined with other botanicals in decoction blends. Traditionally prepared by simmering the dried root in water or adding it to long-cooked broths.

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