Sichuan Dipsacus Root Chuan Duan 川断 Dried Herbal Tea 500g Sulfur-Free

Dried Dipsacus Root, known in TCM as Chuan Duan (川断), from Dipsacus asper, offered as coarse root pieces for tea, infusions, and culinary decoctions. Sourced from Sichuan and naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation, this raw herb retains its traditional character. In TCM theory, Chuan Duan is bitter and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Suitable for adult herbal enthusiasts; not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Chuan Duan (川断) dried Dipsacus root in natural coarse-root form
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free to preserve the herb's traditional character
• Traditionally used in TCM for kidney and liver channel support and bone-strengthening formulas
• Versatile raw herb suitable for tea, water infusions, soups, and decoctions
• Generous 500g bulk pack ideal for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The root pieces typically appear grayish-brown to dark brown with a hard, dense texture and slightly wrinkled surface. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered or steeped, the liquor typically tastes bitter with a subtle sweet aftertaste characteristic of Chuan Duan.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep coarse root pieces in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths for traditional flavor
• Combine with other TCM herbs in seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Chuan Duan is traditionally associated with tonifying the liver and kidneys and strengthening the sinews and bones. It has long been included in classical decoctions and tonic soups, often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong (Eucommia bark) and Niu Xi (Achyranthes root). Folk practice also uses it in warming winter broths and daily herbal infusions.

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