Chuan Xiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Chuan Xiong, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), is the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong, supplied as whole dried slices for decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. This bulk raw herb is sun-dried and suited to herbal formulas, soups, and teas. It is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Xiong (川芎) dried rhizome sourced from China
• Botanical source Ligusticum chuanxiong, a classic TCM blood-moving herb
• Sun-dried whole slices suitable for decoction pieces and formulas
• Bulk 500g supply ideal for herbal shops, kitchens, and apothecaries
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood and move qi

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are irregular and knobby with a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior and pale yellowish-white cut surface. They have a firm, dense texture and a strong, distinctive aromatic odor, with a pungent, slightly bitter and numbing taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to medicinal soups and broths
• Brew as a small amount in herbal tea blends
• Use as a raw material for grinding into powder

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Chuan Xiong is regarded as a key herb for invigorating blood and moving qi, and it is traditionally associated with the liver, gallbladder, and pericardium channels. It is a common component of classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and is often paired with Dang Gui and Bai Shao. Folk practice also uses it in seasonal soups and warming decoctions, especially in autumn and winter.

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