Chuan Xiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Slices Dried TCM Herb for Decoction 1000g

Chuan Xiong, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), is the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong supplied as sliced, sun-dried decoction pieces. Sourced from Sichuan, a renowned daodi growing region, it is traditionally classified as warm and pungent and associated with moving qi and blood. A food-and-medicine herb suited to decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan daodi origin Chuan Xiong rhizome slices
• Botanical source Ligusticum chuanxiong with Chinese name 川芎
• Sun-dried and processed with no additives
• Sold as food-grade raw herb suitable for decoction and culinary use
• 1 kg bulk pack with 12-month shelf life under refrigeration

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior with a pale yellowish-white cut surface marked by wavy ring patterns. The texture is firm and hard, and the aroma is characteristically strong, pungent, and aromatic. Decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, pungent, slightly numbing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to medicinal soups and stews during cooking
• Use in congee or seasonal tonic recipes
• Incorporate into culinary dishes for its aromatic quality

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chuan Xiong is traditionally associated with moving qi and blood and dispelling wind, and it is a classic component of blood-invigorating formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and head-clearing decoctions. Traditionally paired with Dang Gui, Bai Shao, or Tao Ren, it is also used in small amounts in soups and stews, especially in autumn and winter tonic cooking.

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