Chuan Xiong Slices (Ligusticum chuanxiong) — Dried Sichuan Rhizome for Decoction & Soup

Chuan Xiong Slices (Ligusticum chuanxiong) are the dried rhizome slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chuān Xiōng (川芎). For centuries, Chuan Xiong has been prized as a qi-and-blood-moving herb, traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation, dispel stagnation, and ease discomfort in the head and chest. Its nature is warm, pungent, and gently dispersing, making it a foundational herb for harmonizing the flow of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-moving and qi-harmonizing herb
• Dried Chuan Xiong rhizome slices
• Ligusticum chuanxiong
• Sourced from Sichuan, the classic growing region
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its brownish-yellow color, firm texture, and distinctive aromatic, slightly camphor-like fragrance. When decocted, the slices release a warm, pungent, and mildly bitter flavor that lends depth to herbal broths and traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal formula ingredient
• Seasonal wellness cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Xiong is decocted into soups, congee, and traditional formulas to support the smooth movement of qi and blood. It is a classic ingredient in blood-moving and wind-dispelling formulas, often paired with ingredients like angelica (Dang Gui), white peony (Bai Shao), and rehmannia (Shu Di Huang). As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a warm, aromatic infusion.

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