Chuan Xiong Slices (Ligusticum chuanxiong) — Dried Food-Herb Rhizome for Soup & Tea

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). Also called Szechuan Lovage Root, Chuan Xiong has been prized for centuries as a qi-and-blood-moving herb, traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation, dispel wind, and ease discomfort in the head. Its nature is warm, acrid, and gently aromatic, making it a lively yet balanced herb for supporting smooth flow throughout the body.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Chuan Xiong rhizome
• Sun-dried, no-additive processing
• Traditional blood-moving and wind-dispelling herb
• Food-herb (药食同源) ingredient for soups and teas
• 1,000 g bulk supply, 1.0 sieve grade

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and sliced to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm yet slightly spongy texture, and distinctive warm, aromatic fragrance. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a pungent, gently bitter flavor with a lingering herbal warmth, adding depth and character to broths and infusions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Xiong is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support smooth circulation and ease seasonal heaviness in the head. It is a classic ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica root, white peony, and rehmannia. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a warm, aromatic infusion.

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