Quan Shen Chinese Knotweed Root 500g Dried Bistorta Root Slices Traditional TCM Herb

Quan Shen (拳参), known as Chinese Knotweed or Bistort Root, from Bistorta officinalis, consists of dried rhizome slices traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and slightly cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This 500g pack is naturally sun-dried and suited to decoction or external herbal applications. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Quan Shen rhizome slices from Sichuan, China
• Botanical source Bistorta officinalis, known in TCM as 拳参
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoction or external use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are hard and heavy with a flattened, irregular shape and a purplish-brown to dark reddish surface. The broken surface is usually light red or pinkish with fine ring patterns, and the aroma is mild and slightly astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in external herbal washes or compresses
• Stored as a bulk pantry herb for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Quan Shen has long been used in decoctions, often paired with other heat-clearing herbs. Folk practice also applied it externally as a wash or poultice. It was traditionally valued in formulas intended to clear heat and resolve toxicity, and remains a common ingredient in classical herbal preparations.

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