Chuan Xiong Slices (Ligusticum chuanxiong) — Sichuan Sun-Dried Rhizome Pieces, 500g

Chuan Xiong Slices (Ligusticum chuanxiong) are the sun-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. For centuries, Chuan Xiong has been prized as a qi-and-blood-moving herb, traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation, dispel stagnation, and ease wind-cold headaches. Its nature is warm and acrid, making it a dynamic yet well-balanced herb for harmonizing the flow of qi and blood through the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-moving and qi-invigorating herb
• Sun-dried Sichuan rhizome slices, no sulfur fumigation
• Ligusticum chuanxiong, a classic TCM decoction piece
• New-crop quality from Sichuan origin
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm yet slightly oily texture, and its distinctive warm, aromatic, slightly pungent fragrance. When decocted, the slices release a rich, earthy, mildly spicy infusion that carries the characteristic aroma prized in traditional Sichuan herbal preparations.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food preparations
• Herbal formula ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Xiong is decocted into soups, congee, and traditional formulas to invigorate blood, dispel wind, and ease discomfort in the head. It is a common ingredient in classic TCM decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica (Dang Gui), white peony (Bai Shao), and rehmannia (Shu Di Huang). In daily life, it is simmered into warming broths and seasonal tonics, and is often used in Sichuan-style medicinal food soups for its aromatic, gently warming character.

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