Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper) — Dried Sichuan Teasel Root, 500g Food Herb for Soup & Tea
Price range: $6.05 through $10.91
Description
Xu Duan (Dipsacus asper), also known as Chuan Duan (川断) or Sichuan Teasel Root, is the dried root of a traditional herb long revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Grown in Sichuan and naturally sun-dried, this food herb has been prized for centuries as a tonifying, bone-and-tendon-strengthening herb used in soups, decoctions, and longevity formulas. Its nature is slightly warm, bitter, and pungent, making it a grounding yet restorative herb traditionally associated with nourishing the Liver and Kidney, strengthening bones and tendons, and supporting healthy circulation.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional bone-and-tendon tonifying food herb
- Naturally sun-dried Sichuan-grown Xu Duan root
- Dipsacus asper, also known as Chuan Duan
- Suitable for soups, decoctions, and herbal teas
- 500g value pack of whole dried root
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its greyish-brown exterior and pale, fibrous interior. The dried root has a mild, earthy aroma with a subtle bitterness. When simmered, it softens gradually and releases a gentle, slightly bitter and warming flavor that blends well with jujube, goji berry, and other sweet-toned herbs in soups and decoctions.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Root |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Xu Duan / Chuan Duan |
| Botanical Name | Dipsacus asper |
| Origin | Sichuan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style bone broth and tonic soup
- Herbal decoction blends
- Daily herbal tea with jujube and goji berry
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Seasonal slow-cooking
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Xu Duan is decocted into soups, bone broths, and tonic formulas to support bone and tendon health and daily vitality. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berry, jujube, and angelica root. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a grounding, mildly bitter infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Xu Duan?
A: Xu Duan is the common Chinese name for the dried root of Dipsacus asper, also called Chuan Duan or Sichuan Teasel Root. It is a traditional food herb used in soups and decoctions.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Xu Duan?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Xu Duan is associated with tonifying the Liver and Kidney, strengthening bones and tendons, and supporting healthy circulation. It is often used in soups and tonic formulas for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Xu Duan root?
A: Rinse the root and simmer it with soup ingredients or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Product selection sichuan fragments 0 5kg, Select goods in large sections 0 5kg, Select the middle section of the goods 0 5kg, Tonghuochuan section 0 5kg, General goods are shipped in 0 5kg |
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