Chuan Xiong Sliced Sichuan Lovage Rhizome 500g Sun Dried Raw Herb for Decoction and Tea

Chuan Xiong, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), is the dried sliced rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong. These naturally sun-dried slices come from Sichuan, the herb's celebrated growing region. In TCM theory Chuan Xiong is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Chuan Xiong rhizome cut into convenient slices
• Botanical source is Ligusticum chuanxiong, a classic TCM blood-moving herb
• Naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation for a cleaner traditional profile
• New-crop slices selected for consistent size and quality
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, soups, and herbal tea blends

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellowish-brown to grayish surface with a wavy, marbled cross-section and firm, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically pungent and aromatic, and decocted liquid carries a warm, spicy, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other prescribed herbs
• Add to medicinal soup packs for slow cooking with meat or bones
• Brew small amounts as a warm herbal tea infusion
• Incorporate into traditional congee recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chuan Xiong is traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, and it appears in many classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and blood-moving combinations. It is commonly paired with Dang Gui, Bai Shao, and Hong Hua in decoctions. Traditionally associated with supporting circulation and easing discomfort linked to qi and blood stagnation, it is often used in seasonal warming soups under practitioner guidance.

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