Chuan Duan Dipsacus Root 200g Jar Dried Sichuan Teasel Herb for Decoctions and Soups

Chuan Duan, known in TCM as Xu Duan (川续断), is the dried root of Dipsacus asper, traditionally supplied as cut dried root pieces. In TCM theory it is associated with the liver and kidney channels and is traditionally valued in tonifying and strengthening formulas. This 200g jar suits herbal decoctions, soups, and traditional preparations under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chuan Duan root, known in TCM as Xu Duan (川续断)
• Botanical source Dipsacus asper, a classic TCM root herb
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channel entry
• Cut dried root pieces in a sealed 200g jar
• Suited for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to dark yellow-brown root sections with a slightly rough, wrinkled surface and firm, dense texture. The aroma is mildly herbaceous, and decocted liquid typically carries a faintly sweet, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked bone or meat soups
• Blended into classical TCM formulas with other roots
• Used in seasonal tonic preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xu Duan is traditionally used in decoctions and tonic soups, often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong (Eucommia bark) and Sang Ji Sheng (mulberry mistletoe) in classical strengthening formulas. It is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels and appears in folk preparations for seasonal tonifying broths.

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