Chuan Xiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Slices Dried TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea 500g

Chuan Xiong, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), is the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong, supplied as naturally sun-dried selected slices. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. This bulk culinary-grade herb is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. It is a food product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Xiong sourced from Sichuan, the herb's traditional growing region
• Naturally sun-dried selected slices with no sulfur fumigation
• Identified as Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizome, a classic TCM blood-moving herb
• Bulk loose weighing format suitable for decoction pieces and herbal blending
• Versatile for soups, decoctions, congee, and traditional herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow-brown cut surface with irregular wavy margins and a firm, dense texture. The aroma is characteristically pungent and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, slightly bitter, fragrant taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavor
• Cook into congee with grains and other botanicals
• Brew as a component of traditional herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chuan Xiong is traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Dang Gui and Bai Shao. It is also a familiar ingredient in household soups and seasonal tonic decoctions, where a few slices are simmered with meats or other herbs.

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