Gaoben Dried Ligusticum Root Slices 100g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Gaoben (藁本), dried Ligusticum sinense root slices, is a classic Chinese herb traditionally used in TCM decoctions. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and dispelling wind-dampness. These dried slices are suitable for decoction, herbal tea blends, or grinding into powder. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gaoben (藁本) dried root slices from China
• Botanical source: Ligusticum sinense, a traditional TCM herb
• Pungent and warm in TCM nature, traditionally used for wind-dampness patterns
• Carefully dried slices suitable for decoction or grinding into powder
• Available in 100g, 250g, and 500g pack sizes

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown surface with a fibrous, firm texture and a distinctive aromatic, pungent aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm, spicy-herbal taste characteristic of Ligusticum roots.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal tea blends for a warm aromatic infusion
• Grind into powder for traditional formulations
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Gaoben has long been used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Qiang Huo and Du Huo in classical wind-dampness formulas. It was traditionally associated with dispelling wind, cold, and dampness, and with relieving discomfort in the head and body surface. Folk practice also used it in seasonal warming teas during cold, damp weather.

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