Xu Chang Qing Dried Root 500g Loose Bulk No Sulfur Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum paniculatum, is a classic Chinese herbal material used in TCM practice. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, this loose bulk root is supplied as a raw botanical for tea, soup, or external wash preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿) dried root from Cynanchum paniculatum
• Loose 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops and decoction preparation
• Sulfur-free processing with selected whole root material
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging to support freshness during storage
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical decoction practice

Quality & Sensory

The dried root typically appears thin, cylindrical, and light brown to grayish with fine longitudinal wrinkles. It has a characteristically faint aromatic scent and, when decocted, yields a mildly acrid, slightly warm herbal taste typical of this botanical.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Added to soup stocks in small amounts
• Used in external herbal washes under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xu Chang Qing is traditionally associated with dispelling wind, promoting circulation, and easing discomfort, and it appears in classical decoctions and external wash formulas. Herbalists have historically paired it with other wind-dispelling herbs in seasonal formulas. It is traditionally prepared by simmering the root, and some folk practice uses it briefly in decoctions rather than long boiling.

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