Chuan Long Dried Chuanshanlong Root Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

Chuanshanlong, known in TCM as Chuan Shan Long (穿山龙), is the dried rhizome of Dioscorea nipponica. Hand-selected slices with a firm texture and mild earthy character, traditionally associated with supporting joint comfort and circulation in classical herbal practice. Commonly simmered in decoctions or soups. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried rhizome slices of Dioscorea nipponica, known in TCM as Chuan Shan Long (穿山龙)
• Hand-selected quality with consistent slicing and clean appearance
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for joint and sinew support
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and formula blending
• 500g resealable bag with 12-month shelf life when refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish slices with a hard, fibrous texture and faint starchy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light amber with a mild, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Blended into multi-herb formulas by practitioners
• Used in seasonal tonic cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chuanshanlong is traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting the sinews and joints, and it often appears in formulas for comfortable mobility. It is typically sliced and simmered in decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as Du Zhong or Niu Xi in traditional practice. Folk usage also includes adding it to nourishing soups during damp or cold seasons.

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