Dried Chuan Xu Duan Sichuan Teasel Root Slices Traditional Herbal Decoction Herb 150g

Dried Sichuan Teasel Root, known in TCM as Chuan Xu Duan (川续断), from Dipsacus asper, is a sliced root decoction piece. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with tonifying the Liver and Kidney channels and supporting sinews and bones. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or added to herbal soups. This 150g food-grade agricultural product is stored in a cool dry place and traditionally used as a warming herbal tonic ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Chuan Xu Duan (川续断), the dried root of Dipsacus asper
• Traditional TCM herb associated with Liver and Kidney channel support
• Sliced root form suited for decoctions and herbal soups
• Food-grade agricultural product sourced from Anhui
• 150g net weight in a 12-month shelf-life pack

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically greyish-brown to dark brown with a fibrous, woody texture. They have a mild earthy herbal aroma and a slightly bitter, bland taste after decocting. Color and texture may vary between batches as a natural agricultural product.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soups with other TCM ingredients
• Cooked into congee as a traditional tonic food
• Used in seasonal warming herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chuan Xu Duan is traditionally used in decoctions to support the Liver and Kidney and to nourish sinews and bones. It is often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong or Niu Xi in classic formulas. Folk practice also adds it to long-simmered soups and congee for seasonal tonic use.

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