Chuan Duan Dried Sichuan Teasel Root 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Tea and Decoction

Chuan Duan, known in TCM as Xu Duan (川断, 续断), is dried Sichuan Teasel Root from Dipsacus asper. These selected root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory. Typically prepared as a decoction, tea infusion, or soup ingredient, this raw herb is sold as a food-grade botanical for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Duan (川断) Sichuan Teasel Root sourced from Sichuan
• Botanical source Dipsacus asper, a well-established TCM root herb
• Selected-grade dried root slices suitable for tea, decoction, or soup
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for liver and kidney channel support
• 500g value pack with a 365-day shelf life when stored refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a slightly rough, fibrous texture and faint earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor usually carries a mild, slightly bitter and astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep slices in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other culinary herbs
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xu Duan is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and is a common ingredient in classical tonifying formulas. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong (Eucommia bark) or Sang Ji Sheng, and added to nourishing soups. It is also used in daily herbal teas, especially during seasonal wellness routines.

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