Chuan Xiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Slices 500g Dried Chuanxiong Herbal Decoction Pieces

Chuan Xiong (川芎), the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong, is a classic Sichuan herb supplied here as clean water-processed slices. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. These slices are suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas prepared under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Xiong (川芎) rhizome slices from Sichuan, China
• Botanical source Ligusticum chuanxiong, a core TCM blood-moving herb
• Clean water-processed slices ready for decoction or soup use
• 500g value pack suitable for formulas and long-term herbal pantry use
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi and invigorate blood

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior with a pale yellowish-white cut surface marked by wavy oil-storing rings. The texture is firm and slightly stony, and the aroma is characteristically strong, pungent, and aromatic. Decocted liquid typically carries a warm, spicy, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's formula
• Add to medicinal soups with other tonic or blood-moving herbs
• Use in traditional herbal wine or vinegar preparations
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal cooking under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chuan Xiong is traditionally regarded as a key herb for moving qi and invigorating blood, and it is traditionally said to reach the head. It frequently appears in classical formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, and is commonly paired with Dang Gui, Bai Shao, and Tao Ren. It is also traditionally used in folk head-comforting teas and postpartum recovery soups such as Sheng Hua Tang.

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