Ji Gu Chang Shan (Dichroa febrifuga) — Dried White Chang Shan Root, Unsulfured, Sichuan Origin

Ji Gu Chang Shan (Dichroa febrifuga), also known as White Chang Shan, is the dried root of a traditional herb long recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Cháng Shān (常山). For centuries, Chang Shan has been prized as a bitter, cooling herb traditionally used to address malarial patterns, resolve phlegm, and clear damp-heat stagnation. Its nature is bitter, acrid, and cold, making it a potent herb traditionally associated with the Lung, Liver, and Heart channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional bitter, cooling herb from Sichuan
• Unsulfured white Chang Shan root
• Dichroa febrifuga botanical identity
• Available as whole root or custom-milled powder
• Fresh new-crop stock, 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its pale, woody appearance, firm texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a distinctly bitter, slightly astringent infusion with a deep, grounding character. The unsulfured processing keeps the natural color and taste intact without chemical treatment.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction formulas
• Herbal pairing in TCM prescriptions
• Custom milling into powder
• Pharmacy and clinic supply
• Bulk order fulfillment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chang Shan is decocted into bitter formulas traditionally used to address malarial patterns and damp-phlegm conditions. It is often paired with herbs like Cao Guo, Bing Lang, and Zhi Mu in classical TCM formulas. In daily practice, it is prepared as a decoction or ground into powder for inclusion in compounded herbal preparations.

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