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

Chuanxiong Slices, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), from Ligusticum chuanxiong, are dried slices of the Sichuan lovage rhizome. In TCM theory this herb is pungent in flavor and warm in nature and is traditionally associated with moving qi and blood. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas, it is a staple botanical for herbalists and home kitchens. This product is a food-grade raw herb and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuanxiong (川芎) rhizome slices sourced directly from Sichuan
• Botanical source is Ligusticum chuanxiong, a classic TCM blood-moving herb
• Sun-dried processing with sulfur-free handling to preserve natural character
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for decoction pieces, soups, and formulas
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with an 18-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown surface with a wavy, marbled cross-section and firm, slightly oily texture. They carry a strong, distinctive aromatic scent that is pungent and slightly bitter, and decocted liquid typically tastes warm, pungent, and mildly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Add to medicinal soups and stews during slow cooking
• Brew as a component of traditional herbal tea blends
• Use in congee or culinary recipes following traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chuan Xiong is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation and moving qi, and it is a frequent component of classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and blood-tonifying soups. Traditionally paired with Dang Gui, Bai Shao, and red dates in women's tonic soups, it is also used in seasonal winter stews and daily decoctions. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices with other herbs or foods.

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