Chuanxiong Sliced Sichuan Lovage Rhizome 500g Dried Herb for Soup and Decoction

Chuanxiong Slices, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), are cut from the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong. In TCM theory this herb is warm and pungent and is traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. These unsulfured slices are suited to soups, decoctions, and other traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chuanxiong rhizome slices cut from Ligusticum chuanxiong
• Unsulfured processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditional TCM herb valued for moving qi and invigorating blood
• Convenient sliced form for soups and decoctions
• Sold as a bulk 500g pack of Chinese medicinal material

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown surface with a pale yellowish-white cut face marked by wavy rings. They have a firm, slightly oily texture and a strong, distinctive aromatic odor, with a pungent, mildly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with meat or vegetables
• Add to traditional decoctions with other Chinese herbs
• Use in slow-cooked stews and broths
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chuanxiong is traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, and it is a classic component of formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Chuanxiong Cha Tiao San. It is commonly paired with Dang Gui, Bai Shao, or red dates in soups and decoctions, and is often used in seasonal tonics during colder months.

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