Costus Root Slices Mu Xiang 云南木香 Dried Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use 1000g Bag

Costus Root Slices, known in TCM as Mu Xiang (木香), from Aucklandia lappa (syn. Saussurea costus), the dried root cut into slices. Sourced from Yunnan and supplied as an unsulfured raw botanical for decoction pieces. In TCM theory Mu Xiang is acrid and bitter with warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal formulas and culinary decoctions; not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Costus root slices identified as Mu Xiang 木香 in the Chinese pharmacopoeia tradition
• Botanical source Aucklandia lappa, a classic aromatic qi-regulating root in TCM
• Cut from whole dried root into uniform slices for easy decoction or grinding
• Yunnan origin with sulfur-free processing and recent production date
• Supplied as a 1000g food-grade raw agricultural product for herbal kitchens

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown surface with a dense, firm texture and fine radial markings. The aroma is characteristically strong, aromatic, and slightly camphoraceous. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm, bitter, and aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other qi-regulating roots
• Add to slow-cooked soups and braises for traditional aroma
• Grind into powder for external herbal formulations or custom blends
• Use in congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Mu Xiang is traditionally used to move qi and relieve stagnation, often paired with herbs such as Chen Pi, Sha Ren, or Huang Lian in classical decoctions. It is a common component in digestive-support formulas and is also added to medicinal soups and congee in small amounts. Traditionally valued in autumn and winter cooking for its warming aromatic character.

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