Xu Chang Qing Dried Root 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿), the dried root and rhizome of Cynanchum paniculatum, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as whole dried pieces. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and slightly cool and is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness. This 500g pack is sold as a food-grade raw herb for culinary and decoction preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xu Chang Qing (徐长卿) dried root from Shandong
• Botanical source Cynanchum paniculatum, a recognized TCM herb
• Whole dried pieces with fragrant aroma and slightly acrid cool taste
• 500g value pack suitable for decoctions and culinary preparation
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for wind-damp conditions

Quality & Sensory

Pieces are typically pale yellowish-white to light brown with fine longitudinal wrinkles and slender fibrous roots. The texture is brittle and easily broken with a starchy fracture. The aroma is fragrant and the taste is mildly acrid and cool.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Used in culinary preparations following traditional recipes
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Xu Chang Qing is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and is used in decoctions, often combined with other herbs according to classical formulas. It has also appeared in folk practice for topical washes and seasonal herbal preparations. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried root pieces in water, and it is sometimes paired with herbs such as Qiang Huo or Du Huo in traditional wind-damp formulas.

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